Economic Analyst

Job Description
Role Purpose:
Support economic and financial analysis of utility networks by evaluating CAPEX, OPEX, lifecycle costs, and investment decisions to improve cost efficiency, resilience, and service performance
Key Responsibilities
• Data Assessment: Identify data gaps, assess data quality, and recommend improvements for cost analysis
• Benchmarking: Analyze CAPEX, OPEX, and maintenance costs; benchmark against international utilities; identify efficiency gaps
• Techno-Economic Analysis: Evaluate Security of Supply Standards (SoSS), resilience, and service levels; assess cost vs reliability trade-offs
• Value Engineering: Conduct lifecycle cost analysis; identify cost-saving design and material alternatives
• Standards & Specifications: Perform cost-benefit analyses for new technologies and standards; support investment decisions
• Digital Tools Support: Develop cost models and support investment prioritization tools


Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., CFA, CPA, or FMVA)
• Advanced degree (MBA / MSc Finance) desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of work experience.
• Experience in water, energy or infrastructure sectors preferred