Commercial Analyst

National Grid; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Analyst to drive commercial performance insights. The role involves data analysis, KPI design, and stakeholder reporting. Ideal candidates have in-depth knowledge of commercial processes, experience with reporting tools, and are detail-oriented. The position offers a hybrid working model in the Bristol area, along with a competitive benefits package including generous leave, pension matching, and healthcare support.

Benefits

26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Annual Share Save plan

Life insurance

Contributory private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of commercial and supply chain processes.
• Excellent data presentation skills.
• High accuracy with self-validation skills.
• Experience with performance models like quintiles and outlier management.
• Understanding of utility industry contract management (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Structure and design relevant insight for commercial performance.
• Design and execute a demand forecasting model.
• Ensure plans address gaps in insight.
• Present insights to stakeholders in a clear format.
• Consolidate complaints insight for performance improvement.
• Set and track KPIs for commercial performance.
• Collect accurate data to meet business needs.
• Design new insights for business opportunities.
• Adapt insights to change with business needs.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting tools

KPI calculations

Forecasting models

Commercial management

Job description

Overview

An opportunity is available for a Commercial Analyst reporting to the Commercial Enablement Manager. In this role you will provide data analysis and insight into commercial performance across the National Grid Electrical Distribution (NGED) business. This will involve design, automation and implementation of commercial KPIs, and the delivery of analysis to identify trends and support business decisions for both short term and strategic plans. The role holder will also support planning and forecasting activities to ensure the efficient and effective management of supply chain demand and inform future contracting strategies. We offer a hybrid and flexible working approach, a mix of working in the office min. 2 days per week and the rest home working. Our standard working week is 37 hours, though we can also offer some flexibility in terms of hours / times if required. We can offer flexibility on where the role is based with locations in one of our Electricity Distributions Offices across the Midlands, South West and South Wales.

Responsibilities

• Use existing data to structure and design relevant insight for commercial & operations, ensuring core KPI's are covered and visible to all, working with stakeholders to fully understand requirements and gaps.
• Design and execute a forecasting and planning model, translating the strategic asset plan and operational delivery plans into meaningful supply chain demand forecasts.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure plans are created for any gaps in insight that are necessary, influencing priorities and progress.
• Present any insight, recommendations and strategic plans in a clear consistent format. Tailoring approach to audience and recipients.
• Support and consolidate complaints insight, highlighting opportunities and recommendations to improve commercial performance for both internal teams and the supply chain.
• Set KPIs for commercial and supply chain performance, ensuring targets are reviewed and communicated each quarter, with appropriate mechanisms in place to make progress trackable and visible.
• Work collaboratively with all areas in NGED to ensure business drivers, assumptions and accurate data are collected to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Design and deliver new insights that highlight new opportunities and drive a continuous improvement approach.
• Utilise data to build from scratch, insights that will support the strategic business goals, with the ability to adapt and change along with the business needs.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of commercial & supply chain ways of working and industry standard KPI calculations.
• Excellent understanding and experience of reporting tools and data presentation.
• High concern for accuracy and ability to self-validate.
• Experience with industry standard performance models, such as quintiles, outlier management.
• Understanding of commercial / contract management and supply chain in the utility industry (desirable but not essential).

About Us

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses. National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues - who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

Joining the UK's leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition.

Benefits

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%).
• Annual Share Save plan.
• Life insurance x 4 annual salary.
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family.
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services.
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites.