Product Controller

Job summary:

We are not just any energy and sustainability group; we're a dynamic, award-winning powerhouse. At the forefront of environmental innovation, we lead the charge in providing cutting-edge solutions for large-scale energy consumers. From guiding small business to corporate giants on their journey to achieve net zero emissions to expertly managing risks and supplying vital power and gas resources, we do it all. But wait, there's more! We're not content with just excelling in our current ventures - we thrive on pioneering new businesses and seizing energy investment opportunities.

The CFP Energy (RMS) Product Control team will work closely with teams across the busi-ness to monitor, control and report on operational and commercial performance. The team is integral to business operations, providing critical business information and ensur-ing a strong and efficient control environment to minimise operational risk.

Essential functions of the job:

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for the completion of:

- Daily reporting of position, exposure, P&L (incl. attribution/explained)

- P&L analysis and commentary (Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly), in collaboration with commercial teams

- Trading balance sheet and gross margin account reconciliation and sub-stantiation

- Independent price verification (incl. trade curve methodology)

• Responsible for accuracy of valuation methodologies and calculations (MTM, cash settlement, inventory value)
• Responsible for market curve and external price data ingestion and usage
• Responsible for the provision of ad hoc analysis and reporting, developing tools as needed, to support commercial decision-making
• Provide expertise and guidance to colleagues at all levels on Product Control re-lated matters
• Maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including audi-tors, price providers and internal teams
• Engage collaboratively across the Group, to ensure a co-ordinated enterprise-wide approach to risk management and P&L reporting
• Compliance with relevant Group and company policies and procedures
• Proactive participation in change initiatives across the Group to achieve business results
• Identify opportunities for people, process or technology change
• Contribute to the review and remediation of incidents or breaches

Skills required:

• Understanding of trading operations, financial markets and risk management princi-ples
• Understanding of energy markets, trading strategies and financial instruments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills – a confident, credible, persuasive, and collaborative team-player
• Demonstrate initiative by proposing solutions, acting independently, and confidently challenge the status quo
• Entrepreneurial mindset with motivation to add value to the Group
• Demonstrates high ethical standards and integrity
• Adaptable to business change and skilled at working in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Familiarity with the legislative environment governing the markets we trade
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• Diligent with excellent attention to detail

Experience required:

• Previous experience in a similar or supportive role within the commodities industry
• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification
• Strong technical background with experience with commodities trading and risk management software and systems
• Experience of collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a complex business environment

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave in addition to Bank holidays.
• Discretionary commission/bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working pattern; 3 days a week in the office, 2 days remote.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life and medical insurance, and eyecare scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Recruit and Reward scheme.
• Access to perk-box benefits package.

The CF Group is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity and respect, and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all employees/contractors and job applicants.