Performance Analyst

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is looking for a dedicated Connections Performance Analyst to enhance performance across its Connections function. The successful candidate will engage in data analysis, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. Essential experience as a Performance Analyst, with strong skills in Excel, Power BI, and SQL, is required. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP

Interest-free loans on tech

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Performance Analyst is essential.
• Strong data analysis combined with KPI reporting skills.
• Understanding of Electrical Connections business highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large volumes of data and present performance forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and improve pricing.
• Drive operational excellence and submit regulatory submissions.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Base Location: Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen, Portsmouth or Reading

Salary: £49,004 - £57,728 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible Firstoptions available

The role

We’re delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic Connections Performance Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in monitoring, analysing, and improving performance across our Connections function.

To be successful, you’ll bring strong planning and organisational abilities, excellent problem solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and a naturally inquisitive mindset that drives you to uncover insights and opportunities for improvement.

You will

• Analyse and interrogate large volumes of data, presenting past performance, forecasting future performance, recognising needs and influencing change for the continual success of our business.
• Understand the regulatory requirements that the business operates under alongside effective stakeholder engagement.
• Improve and maintain pricing within our project management system, analysing stock prices, working with IT to implement changes and maintain internal and external documentation.
• Develop and monitor robust processes to ensure quality, regulatory and statutory compliance with our license obligations, whilst also developing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive value and operational excellence as it is paramount that we comply with all regulatory and statutory governance.
• Submit the regulatory submissions to Ofgem yearly in accordance with Annex G, the regulatory guidance and instructions and create, maintain and issue dashboards to key stakeholders to track performance against incentives available.

You have

• Previous experience as a Performance Analyst as this is essential.
• Excellent data analysis and Excel skills along with previous experience developing and reporting KPIs and/or external reporting would be beneficial and Power Bi and SQL experience is essential.
• An understanding of the Electrical Connections business would be highly beneficial.
• Trend reporting and statistics experience would be advantageous however not essential.
• Experience of reading and understanding regulatory documents, you can communicate confidently with colleagues at all levels and be able to work using your own initiative.

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.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 [e-mail] / 01738 340954 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.

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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.