Commercial Analyst

SSE PLC; Perth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is looking for a candidate to join their Thermal Commercial Team in Perth or Glasgow. This role involves managing commercial contractual positions, developing reports on market opportunities, and advising on market design changes. Ideal applicants will understand energy markets and have strong analytical skills. The company offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare discounts, family entitlements, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Wellbeing benefits

Interest-free loans

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Understanding of energy markets.
• Ability to work with large datasets and draw meaningful insights.
• Understand complex commercial proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain new reports on market opportunities in UK & Ireland.
• Advise on key market design changes impacting thermal business.
• Support the management of commercial elements of SSE Thermal PPA contracts.

Skills

Understanding of energy markets

Ability to work with large datasets

Understanding of industry challenges

Effective communication skills

Job description

Base Location: Perth or Glasgow

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

The Thermal Commercial Team are an established team responsible for managing the commercial contractual positions for the SSE Thermal Flex Gen fleet. This role will provide an opportunity for the right candidate to get involved in the breadth of wholesale energy pricing & markets, strategy, regulation, and policy pertaining to our fantastic Thermal portfolio.

You will

• Develop and maintain new reports providing insight into new market opportunities in UK & Ireland power markets.
• Develop and maintain new reports providing reporting on risk management metrics & positions as well as develop and maintain report/dashboard showing key market and pricing indicators.
• Advise/Support Regulation on key market design changes impacting the thermal business and advise the thermal team of change proposals and impacts.
• Support and assist management of commercial elements of SSE Thermal PPA contracts and JV relationships- Make recommendations to support Energy Markets Hedging strategies/approaches based on analysis to support delivery of SSE Thermal P&L (approx. £200m/year).
• Support the capacity market prequalification process for the Thermal assets in GB and Ireland. Assist with commercial elements of fuel logistics for the Thermal fleet.

You have

• Understanding of energy markets
• Ability to work with large datasets and draw meaningful insights
• Understanding of industry challenges, regulatory change and impact on commercial opportunities
• Ability to understand complex commercial proposals
• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Hannah on hannah. / 01738 341147 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.