Assistant Pricing Manager

Assistant Pricing Manager (37 hours per week Permanent)

Location: Contractual base in Salvus House Durham with hybrid working opportunities

Salary: Starting from 43000 plus a discretionary bonus potential of up to 8% of annual salary

Job Level: C

Reporting to: Pricing Manager

We want our people to have a great work-life balance and support flexible working in terms of a hybrid model and varying start and finish times in some teams where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

ABOUT US

Wave is a leading national business water retailer helping over 300000 customers across the UK to benefit from the non-household water market. Were dedicated to helping businesses lower water use be more water efficient and reduce costs all which helped us earn all which helped us proudly earn the Water Retailer of the Year award in 2021 reclaim the title in 2023. Most recently we celebrate the win again in 2025 where the judges highlighted our commitment to social value and sustainability as well as our market-leading customer service. Our vision is to be the most customer-focused utility delivering value and efficiency in everything we do making a positive difference to the environment and society.

The culture at Wave is like nowhere else. Were committed to a happy healthy place to work and have a working environment which supports continuous learning and development one where people can really flourish. Our people are at the centre of everything we do. Joining us means youd be part of a team of over 300 people working flexibly across two UK based offices. Youll find a real focus on employee wellbeing and some great benefits too. We expect great things from you and we give great things back.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Wealth

• Excellent pension scheme - we will double match your contribution up to a maximum of 5% employee contribution and 10% from Wave
• Bonus potential
• Perkbox membership with a vast range of perks - high street savings (fashion retailers supermarkets and restaurants) discounted cinema tickets travel and holiday discounts and online fitness classes
• Income protection scheme
• Personal accident insurance
• 4x salary life assurance
• Free onsite parking

Time off

• 24 days holiday rising to 26 (plus bank holidays)
• A day off for your birthday
• Half a day on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
• The option to buy holidays
• 1 day paid volunteering

Wellbeing

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Healthcare cashback and treatment scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual conference and Christmas party
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free flu shots

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced shared parental and adoption leave
• We care about you as an employee and have a range of resources available to both you and your family

THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

The role is an integral part of thewider Financeteam andis responsible forassisting with the management of Waves Pricing function. This new role has been designed to make capacity within the Pricing team to pursue efficiency and development projects.

The role requires development of an in-depth understanding of charging schemes within the water retail industry with the role providing subject matter expertise across Wave delivering pricing for tender requests balancing competitive pricing needs with company profitability requirements. On an annual basis you will assist withthe delivery of regulatory tariffs and associated financial modelling to support Waves strategic planning

The role will suit you if you have a very keen eye for detail and a high level of commerciality. Youll be someone who can interpret data and bring some meaningful analysis to a proposal. Youll be a quick learner with a desire to improve processes and influence key pricing decisions.

WHAT WILL YOUR TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE

• You will lead on the management of daily business as usual pricing requests managing stakeholder expectations and prioritising tasks to ensure delivery within SLA
• You will identify and develop improvements to pricing tools and procedures to ensure right first-time delivery and efficiency
• You will deliver strategic pricing strategy reviews working with commercial teams to balance competitive pricing needs with company profitability requirements.
• On an annual basis you will lead on the regulatory tariff setting process for Waves compliance with the regulators Retail Exit Code
• You will lead on the upload of all tariffs into Waves billing system and pricing portal accurately andin a timely manner
• You will develop internal communications about annual tariff changes and external communications to Customers about the bill impacts of price changes
• You will deliver the annual modelling of consumption revenues and gross margins for relevant wholesale areas for strategic planning purposes

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU

• Qualified accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience of managing a small team and demonstrable success in a technical finance role
• Experience of successful risk-based pricing in a growth environment is desirable
• A quick learner with an inquisitive mind and a desire to learn more and drive continuous improvement
• Confident and effective communicator with the ability to build relationships and communicate / present complex messages to internal and external customers
• Highly numerate with analytical and problem-solving abilities

Please refer to the essential criteria in the job description as this is what you will be shortlisted against.

Wave is committed to making a positive difference to the environment and society in which it operates. If you are excited to join a dynamic growing business which cares about its people we would love to hear from you.

BE YOURSELF OUR DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER

Wave is proud to be an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We will take into consideration any adjustments or individual requirements at any stage of your recruitment journey. If you require any additional support related to menopause neurodiversity or any other reason please do let us know by contacting .

Please ensure you attach your CV and a covering letter so we can get to know more about your skills and experience and why you are suitable for this role. We will not be able to consider applications without a covering letter.

Closing date: 4pm on 3 July 2026

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