Business Analyst (Power System)
Location: Warwick - Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Rate: £350 per day inside IR35
Duration: 6 months initially
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a Business Analyst with strong Power Systems experience to support critical energy and grid‑related initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with operational, trading, and technology teams to analyse system performance, gather and translate business requirements, and contribute to improvements across market, grid, and operational processes. This role focuses on enhancing system reliability, optimising operational efficiency, and supporting business decision-making through data‑driven insights.
Key Responsibilities
* Gather, document, and prioritise business requirements related to power systems, grid operations, and energy market processes.
* Analyse operational performance data, including demand, generation, and market behaviour, providing insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
* Develop and model scenarios to support forecasting, planning, and system improvement activities.
* Ensure alignment with regulatory, market, and operational compliance requirements.
* Act as a key interface between business teams (operations, trading, market analysis) and IT/technical delivery teams.
* Support process improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and system reliability.
* Leverage analytical tools—such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Excel—to extract, interpret, and present complex data.
* Facilitate workshops, interviews, and discussions with stakeholders to validate requirements and assess solution impact.
* Produce high‑quality documentation, including process maps, functional specifications, and analytical reports.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Business Analyst within power systems, utilities, energy markets, or grid operations.
* Strong understanding of energy system fundamentals such as generation, demand profiles, grid constraints, and market mechanisms.
* Proficiency in analytical tools: Power BI or Tableau, advanced Excel, and SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
* Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business requirements and actionable insights.
* Experience working in hybrid technical environments involving IT, operations, and market‑facing teams.
* Strong problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
* Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities.
* Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks in the UK energy sector is advantageous