Market Analysis Manager

Inspired Plc; Kirkham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading energy advisory firm based in the UK is seeking a Market Analysis Manager to provide insights and leadership in energy commodity markets. The role requires strong analytical skills, extensive knowledge of the energy sector, and the ability to communicate findings effectively. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and significant industry experience. The position offers opportunities for professional development along with other benefits, including a company pension scheme and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Life insurance

4 pm finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the gas, power, and broader energy industry.
• Strong writing proficiency, ideally in journalistic or scientific styles.
• High numerical and analytical ability with a strong academic background.
• Experience with APIs for data fetching and processing.
• Proficiency in analyzing complex datasets.
• Proven ability to work with complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Logical, analytical, and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Write and publish reports on market events affecting energy prices.
• Lead webinars on market topics and conduct deep-dive research.
• Analyze market fundamentals and support data-driven decisions.
• Manage a small team and monitor progress against KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

Market intelligence reporting

Data analysis

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in STEM or economics

Tools

VBA

Python

Job description

Inspired PLC is a UK market leading technology enabled provider of energy and sustainability advisory services, servicing over 3,400 UK and Irish clients across all sectors. To help businesses respond to the climate emergency, we focus on solving their toughest challenges through comprehensive data management, sustainable sourcing, and efficient carbon reduction, enabling clients to control costs, disclose ESG metrics, improve performance, and progress toward net‑zero.

Market Analysis Manager – Role and Responsibilities

• Market Intelligence and Reporting: Write, review, and publish timely reports on significant market events affecting energy commodity prices, including analysis of price movements and forecast insights. Produce a variety of market intelligence outputs—from written reports to presentations—for different audiences while ensuring all information meets rigorous quality assurance standards.
• Thought Leadership and Communication: Lead the delivery of engaging internal and external webinars on current and emerging market topics. Conduct deep‑dive research into specific market dynamics and produce long‑form content for internal and client distribution.
• Data Analysis and Decision Support: Analyse correlations between market fundamentals and prices to support informed decisions. Oversee and improve the analytics codebase, including using VBA, Python, and APIs for data acquisition and processing.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Manage a small team of analysts, setting clear expectations, monitoring progress against KPIs, providing coaching, resolving conflicts, and ensuring alignment with company priorities. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• Read and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy, taking reasonable care for the safety of self and others.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• In‑depth knowledge of the gas, power, and broader energy industry.
• Strong writing proficiency, ideally with experience in journalistic or scientific writing styles.
• High numerical and analytical ability, with a strong academic background.
• Experience coding in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) and/or Python, and using APIs to fetch and process data.
• Proficiency in analysing large and complex datasets across multiple databases/sources.
• Proven ability to work with complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Logical, analytical, and pragmatic approach to problem‑solving.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player, able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Essential:
  • Substantial energy industry experience.
  • Degree level education in a STEM or economics subject.
• Desirable:
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Additional experience in coding (VBA and Python).

What we offer

• Training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Life insurance
• 4 pm finish on Fridays

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!

Contact Details: Inspired Plc
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Contact: Maddy Ashurst
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