Commercial Analyst- Energy

Utility Warehouse; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Warehouse is seeking a Commercial Analyst to join their dynamic team in London. The role involves driving commercial performance through in-depth analysis, forecasting, and strategic recommendations in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be analytical thinkers with a degree in a numerate subject and a keen interest in the energy sector.

Benefits

Industry benchmarked salary

Hybrid working policy

Family-friendly policies

Discounted private health insurance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee Assistance line access

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial analysis role is required.
• Genuine interest in energy industry is desirable.
• Strong accountability and a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cost stack forecasting to inform management decisions.
• Optimize tariff pricing and perform competitor analysis.
• Support forecasting and risk management through scenario analysis.

Skills

Analytical capability

Proactivity

Curiosity

Education

Degree-level education in a numerate subject

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Company Description

Hi! We're UW. We’re on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile and insurance and a whole lot of savings!

We’re aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you.

Got your attention? Read on…

We put people first. It’s all about you..

We are seeking a talented Commercial Analyst to join our dynamic Commercial Energy team in London. You'll be a commercially-minded analyst with some key work experience under your belt, looking to grow your career in a fast-growth utilities organisation. We're looking for someone who's curious to learn, proactive in their approach and up for a new challenge! Here's the key knowledge, skills & experience we're looking for you to bring:

• Previous experience in a commercial analysis role
• Experience or a genuine interest in the energy industry
• Advanced analytical capability with the skills to undertake portfolio and risk modelling tasks
• SQL/Python experience is desirable but not essential as we can teach you!
• You're likely educated to degree-level, or equivalent,in a numerate subject (Maths, Science, Economics)
• Take real accountability for making things happen
• Love fast-paced, non bureaucratic environments
• Have a talent for making complex concepts easy for others to understand
• Are an empathetic team player who collaborates closely with others.
• Embrace iteration, high-paced delivery, and are comfortable with change

This is a hybrid role working from one of our London hubs 2 days per week.

We work together. Your team and the people you will work with…

Today we are a business of over 1 million customers, with over 3% of the domestic UK energy market. Our UW proposition is based on offering sustainable value to customers in a multi-service bundle, and as a result we are growing at pace. We expect to increase customer numbers by 1m over the next 4-5 years.

The Energy team at UW is accountable for driving the optimisation of our energy P&L, ensuring our customers get the most from their energy provision. The team look to ensure existing customers have the best deals whilst future-proofing our energy supply and contracts. It's a team of absolute experts who thrive on cutting through the complexity to get to the heart of the commercial drivers of our success.

You'll report into the Head of Commercial Optimisation and work in a small team with high impact.

We deliver progress. What you’ll do and how you will make an impact.

As a Commercial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in driving our organisation's commercial performance through in-depth analysis, forecasting, and strategic recommendations:

• Cost stack forecasting - levy costs, network charges and metering for residential and commercial customers to ensure the cost base is clearly understood, managed and explained to senior management
• Tariff pricing & margin optimisation, building and enhancing models and pricing methodologies
• Competitor information & analysis
• Providing insight and analysis on the customer portfolio to senior management for decision making
• You'll also support the Senior Analysts with sensitivity & scenario analysis for forecasting and risk management and input into analysis to support future energy propositions.

So why pick UW?

We’ve got big ambitions so there’s going to be plenty of challenges. There are also a lot of benefits:

• An industry benchmarked salary. We’ll share it during your first conversation.
• Share Options and a Save as You Earn scheme.
• Hybrid working, with 2 days in the office. (We’re definitely open to discussing flexible working arrangements)
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker
• Discount on our services and you get our coveted Cashback Card for free. You’ll also get access to 100s of rewards and discounts through Perkbox
• A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary. You can also access free mortgage advice and a financial wellbeing tool.
• Family-friendly policies, designed to help you and your family thrive.
• Discounted private health insurance, access to an Employee Assistance line and a free Virtual GP. Our wellbeing app Unmind supports your mental health.
• Belonging groups that help UW shape an even more inclusive future.
• A commitment to helping you develop your career journey through learning, coaching and new experiences

Apply here!

You’ve got this far… Hit apply - we can’t wait to hear from you! Worried you don’t hit all the criteria? We welcome applications from diverse and varied backgrounds so get your application in and let’s chat!

Claire Fennell will be your point of contact throughout the recruitment process.

Job Description Additional Information

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do.

We provide equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.

Please note, if you are successful and offered a role at UW, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.