Settlements Process Owner

EDF Energy; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Settlements Process Owner to lead improvements and ensure compliance within the electricity and gas settlement processes. This is a hybrid role offering a starting salary of at least £44,800 per annum with potential bonuses. Candidates should exhibit strong analytical abilities and leadership experience. The company promotes a unique career development journey, supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Market-leading pension scheme

Customisable benefits

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK electricity and/or gas settlement processes and industry data flows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, or similar).
• Strong leadership experience with a successful record of delivering initiatives and small projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and documentation of settlement processes, ensuring compliance with market codes.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements with onshore and offshore partners.
• Ensure settlement data accuracy and integrity across systems.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on processes.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert on key projects and support team development.

Skills

UK electricity settlement knowledge

Data analysis tools proficiency (Excel, SQL)

Leadership experience

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Ready to lead the processes that keep the UK energy market moving? Passionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future of settlements? At EDF, Success is Personal – we’ll support you to build a career that’s unique to you.

The Opportunity

As a Settlements Process Owner, you’ll be the expert on UK electricity and gas settlement processes. You’ll lead improvements, resolve complex issues, and collaborate with industry partners to ensure accurate financial reconciliation and compliance – supporting our journey towards An Electric Britain.

You’ll join us on a salary starting of at least £44,800 per annum, with the potential for an annual bonus. This is a hybrid role, giving you flexibility to balance remote working alongside travel to our #Exeter, #London, #Sunderland or #Hove offices when needed.

This 18-month fixed-term contract offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, including Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlements. You’ll influence structural changes, mentor team members, and develop innovative solutions that shape the future of energy settlements.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Settlements Process Owner who thrives on collaboration and problem-solving. To be shortlisted, you need to offer…

• In-depth knowledge of UK electricity and/or gas settlement processes and industry data flows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, or similar)
• Strong leadership experience with a successful record of delivering initiatives and small projects
• A great communicator who collaborates effectively at all levels, with a wide range of audiences
• Passionate and vibrant, excited to help customers and solve complex problems
• Comfortable making decisions and creating a culture of empowerment

You’ll need the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead analysis and documentation of settlement processes, ensuring compliance with market codes
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements with onshore and offshore partners
• Ensure settlement data accuracy and integrity across systems
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on processes
• Act as Subject Matter Expert on key projects and support team development

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of at least £44,800 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Application closing date: 13th January 2026

Join us and find your success at EDF!

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