Description
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We're looking for an experienced Energy Cost analyst to join the Energy Optimisation team, supporting the growth of the B2B business through the creation of our own non-commodity cost forecasts.
The Energy Optimisation team is responsible for all hedging, trading and volume & cost forecasting activities for Good Energy and as such it plays a significant role in the delivery of the gross margin of the company. In this role, you will be responsible for forecasting, analysis and monitoring of energy supply third party costs, alongside another analyst.
Responsibilities:
* Financial Modelling & Automation: Build and maintain dynamic cost forecasting and risk analysis models in Excel and Python, implementing automation for routine tasks to significantly boost team efficiency.
* Data Management & Support: Oversee cost data within pricing systems and serve as a key resource for Sales and Pricing teams, providing support on energy supply costs and tariff creation queries.
* Performance & Insight: Develop a comprehensive suite of KPIs to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and analyse cost/regulatory updates to propose adjustments to forecasts and risk premia.
* Team Development: Actively contribute to the growth of junior analysts by sharing technical skills and fostering industry knowledge.
* Cultural Leadership: Advocate and embody Good Energy's culture, consistently role-modelling the desired mindsets and behaviours.
What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone deeply committed to helping companies achieve net zero and with a strong understanding of environmental issues. You'll bring extensive experience in energy cost forecasting, coupled with a solid grasp of energy policy and regulation. As a self-motivated team player, you're adept at building strong, collaborative relationships across the business, and you demonstrate a keen interest in the wholesale energy market, its costs, and associated risks.
Essentials
* Well-developed programming ability (VBA, SQL, Python etc.)
* Experience of forecasting energy costs and the associated risks.
* Able to deliver high quality complex analysis in clear and concise language.
* Able to develop internal relationships with other teams around the business.
* Positive ‘can do’ attitude towards achieving good results.
Desirable
* Knowledge of the renewables industry.
* Knowledge of energy trading and certificate management.
* Knowledge of renewable generation technologies.
Benefits you can rely on
Great allowances for hybrid working:
🏡 £500 work from home allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with working from home costs.
🚆 £500 travel allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with travelling to work costs.
📖 £500 annual development allowance: to spend on your chosen development area, whether that’s in your current role, or future roles.
🎁15% annual bonus: company-wide bonus scheme designed to reward collective teamwork and delivery of results across the whole business.
🌞 Holiday: 25 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday, additional days leave for long service, plus bank holidays. You’ll also have the option to buy additional leave, allowing for a better work-life balance.
💸 Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.
See more of our benefits here .
We’re Good Energy. Our aim is to help one million homes and businesses to cut their carbon by 2025 – by becoming a one stop shop for everything green…
We supply truly renewable electricity sourced from over 2,500 independent British generators. We are the only home energy supplier that's a Certified B Corporation, and we are a Which? Eco Provider for Energy. We install heat pumps, an essential tool for getting homes off gas. We support customers to generate and store their own power, by installing solar panels and battery storage. We also develop innovative tariffs to pay small generators fairly for what they export; and to get households involved in balancing the grid too.
If you’re ready to make combatting the climate crisis your job, and believe in our values of being, fair, straightforward, focused, and inclusive; then we want to hear from you. Let’s power a cleaner, greener future together.
Find out more about what makes us different here.
Our Commitment
We're a Committed Member of Inclusive Employers and value people’s differences - we recognise the strength that they give us. We work hard to be a supportive community where everyone has equal opportunities and we encourage applications from people irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Where are we?
Our office is based in Chippenham, Wiltshire and is conveniently located near the train station, providing green travel options for travel, as well as fast connections to Bristol, Bath, Swindon and London. The office is fully accessible, allowing everyone to participate fully in their working lives regardless of any mobility challenges.
We promote work-life balance and flexibility through hybrid working, which combines both remote and office work. It provides our people with the opportunity to tailor their work schedules to suit their individual needs and preferences while maintaining productivity and engagement.