Senior Commercial Analyst

Senior Commercial Analyst
Permanent   
Ipswich

CLOSING DATE – 16 September  

Who
we are:  

We’re
not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate
dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world.
Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in
sustainable biomass and carbon removals.  

You’ll
be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business
champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and
working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. 

About
the role: 

As
part of the Forecasting & Analysis Team, you will;
- Support
the development and maintenance of effective analysis and reporting to
enable the successful management and recovery of Non-Commodity Costs from
customers.
- Develop
and maintain Management Information (MI) to provide clear insights and
support effective business decision-making.
- Work
closely with the Forecasting, Modelling and Hedging teams to streamline
and enhance portfolio management, ensuring accurate hedging.
- Provide
analytical support and build strong relationships between the Commercial
Team and key business areas, including Renewables, Strategic Sales and
Finance.
- Develop
and maintain appropriate reporting and communication for Commercial and
wider business stakeholders, presenting key findings and results at
relevant meetings and forums.
- Support
the resolution of complex business challenges across the Forecasting,
Commercial and wider business teams, including Renewables, Strategic Sales
and Finance.
- Collaborate
with internal teams to ensure high-quality, accurate input data and
support effective financial and portfolio modelling.
- Provide
detailed analysis, insight and recommendations to senior management to
support informed business decisions.
- Deliver
bespoke and time-critical analysis to support key commercial activities,
including tenders, new product development and other strategic
initiatives.

Who
we’re looking for:

To
be successful in this role you’ll ideally have…  
- A
good honours degree in a numerate discipline, or equivalent relevant
experience.
- A
strong understanding of the wholesale electricity market, industry
fundamentals and non-commodity costs.
- Strong
analytical skills, with the ability to work confidently with large volumes
of data from multiple sources.
- The
ability to identify and interpret patterns and trends in data and
translate these into meaningful business insights.
- Strong
IT skills, including advanced Excel and experience using coding languages
such as SQL or Python would be desirable.
- A
proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently
and take ownership of tasks.
- The
ability to understand new and complex problems, identify requirements and
use your knowledge and initiative to develop appropriate analytical models
and reporting solutions.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify and
clearly explain complex information to a range of audiences.
- Strong
relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively
and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

Rewards
and benefits: 

As
you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help
you thrive and support  
your
lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:  
- A
discretionary bonus depending on company performance  
- Private
Healthcare
- SAYE
(Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time 
- Personal
accident cover  
- Group
personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%  
- Holiday
25 days plus bank holidays  
- Reimbursement
of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate
professional body 

We’re
committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face.
Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We
work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the
future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to
come. 

Together,
we make it happen. 

At
Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued
and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively
work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and
establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for
all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter
their background.

How
to apply: 

Think
this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax
journey.  

We
understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d
like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please
email (email address removed) 

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reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or
location has had sufficient applications