We're partnering with a highly respected and growing energy business in the search for a Senior Settlements Analyst to join their finance team in Leeds.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced settlements, trading operations or middle office professional looking to step into a broader role that combines technical expertise, operational leadership and process improvement.
You'll take ownership of thee settlements activities across electricity, gas, carbon and emerging energy products, whilst acting as a key point of contact for trading, finance and external counterparties. Alongside day-to-day operational delivery, you'll play a leading role in driving automation, improving controls and supporting the implementation of new commercial arrangements.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day settlements operations and act as the primary escalation point.
- Oversee reconciliations, invoicing, trade checks and month-end activities.
- Investigate and resolve settlement discrepancies.
- Support credit and collateral management activities.
- Drive process improvements, automation projects and operational enhancements.
- Act as a subject matter expert across settlement calculations, controls and market processes.
- Coach and develop junior team members.
About you:
You'll likely bring:
- Experience within settlements, trading operations, middle office or a similar control-focused environment.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Experience managing reconciliations, controls and complex operational processes.
- The ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- A passion for improving processes and driving operational excellence.
- Exposure to energy markets, trading operations or market settlements would be highly advantageous.
In return, you'll join a business operating at the forefront of the UK's evolving energy market, where you'll have the opportunity to influence processes, support business growth and develop your expertise across a broad range of energy products.
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Senior Settlements Analyst in Leeds employer: HW Finance
Join a leading Yorkshire-based organisation that values professional growth and offers a clear pathway to senior leadership roles, including the potential to progress to Head of Audit. With a strong focus on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and the opportunity to engage with executive stakeholders, this role is perfect for ambitious audit professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers. Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model and be part of a respected team dedicated to excellence in internal audit.
