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This is an exciting, newly created position within our Energy Optimisation team, perfect for a STEM graduate with strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a keen willingness to learn.
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.
You'll gain hands-on experience across all areas of Energy Optimisation, from forecasting to trading, with a primary focus on the day-to-day management of volume and non-commodity cost forecasting, alongside process improvement initiative.
Responsibilities
- Forecasting & Performance: Work closely with a senior analyst to manage our short-term forecasting suite, incorporating the latest contracting, weather, and availability data. You'll continuously monitor forecast performance against actuals, identifying improvements and making necessary adjustments.
- Data Management & Cost Updates: Ensure robust data integrity by building and maintaining efficient data pipelines. Additionally, support cost component updates, effectively communicating changes across the business and ensuring all pricing models are current.
- Strategic Analysis & Reporting: Take ownership of developing the price cap forecast and contribute to critical senior management reporting through KPIs and slide deck content.
- Trading Exposure: Gain valuable experience by supporting various trading activities, such as the monthly netting process, short-term trading (which includes rotational weekend working), and comprehensive market analysis
What you'll need to succeed
We’re seeking a self-motivated and collaborative team player who is highly organised and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks. You'll possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn and demonstrate a keen interest in the wholesale energy market and its associated costs and risks. Furthermore, you'll be committed to helping companies achieve net zero and have an understanding environmental issue.
Essentials
- Programming ability (SQL, Python etc.)
- 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 renewable generation technologies.
- Experience of forecasting energy volumes or costs.
Benefits
- 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.
- 8% 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.
