Planning and Performance Manager (Operations)

Encyclis; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Encyclis is seeking an O&M Planning and Performance Manager to enhance operational efficiency and foster collaboration across departments. This role encompasses KPI reporting, data analysis, project support, and driving improvements in the energy from waste sector, offering candidates a chance to shape their career in a growing industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse financial and operational data.
• Strong organizational skills and logical approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operational reports and analytics for management.
• Coordinate O&M meetings and track project support.
• Collaborate with Finance and Compliance departments.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance or Technical Subject

Tools

D365

SharePoint

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Encyclis Limited is a leader in the energy from waste industry and we are looking for our next talented leader to join us. We generate sustainable energy for homes and businesses from non-recyclable waste. All of our plants are state of the art and ensure that safety is at the heart of what we do. You will be joining a team of highly skilled, diverse individuals and a business that applauds their successes, enjoys idea sharing and values its people.

https://www.encyclis.com/our-facilities/

https://www.encyclis.com/careers/

Responsibilities

The Operations & Maintainance (O&M) Planning and Performance Manager sits within the Operations and Maintenance team and reports directly to the Managing Director of Operations. This position fulfils a key role in the day-to-day operation and reporting of the department. The role includes:

• Understanding the baseline operational KPIs and highlighting changes and trends
• Collating the data for and preparing operational reports
• Coordinate O&M meetings
• Tracking of claims and revenue streams
• When required, delegating for MD Operations by attending and presenting in key meetings

As a new role for the company the successful person will have the opportunity to develop and expand their skill base, training, and knowledge of industry and shape the role, going forward.

Key Responsibilities include:

1/ KPIs and reporting:

• O&M operational reporting:

• With the management team, establish annual KPIs
• Prepare regular monthly reports including those for the:
• Monthly O&M meeting
• Monthly ELT meeting
• Operational Review Meeting
• Regular O&M team meeting
• Operational performance analytics, to include reviewing data for trends and opportunities for improvement, including areas ranging from plant performance to operating and maintenance costs. Tracking spending against budgets for each site.

2/ O&M meeting coordination:

• Support the “One Encyclis” initiative by ensuring smooth communications and functionality between sites including; setting up regular calls, creating the agenda, preparing and collating the meeting content and recording minutes and obtaining updates on actions e.g. for monthly Operations updates.

3/ O&M project support:

• Support O&M projects by providing analytical support, for example when improving plant productivity or trialling new technologies, or additional services.

4/ Business partnering:

• Work closely with Finance, and Compliance departments to ensure that planning, forecasting and reporting are aligned

Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Be thorough and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret financial data and operational data, conducting evaluations for strategic choices,and to present and explain this in a simple manner
• Be organised in a logical way, that allows others to easily follow the thought process.
• Have the ability to work on their own initiative, as well as part of a wider team.
• Have a time and priority-based approach to handling queries and task.
• Be able to manage and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously and work well with all levels of the organization.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have an excellent grasp of D365, SharePoint, Power BI, & Microsoft Office programmes.
• Ability to review reports, business correspondence, and understand an Integrated Management System (Policies and Procedures).
• Be comfortable presenting in front of people.
• Be flexible and open to change and confident in suggesting efficiencies & improvements.

Education and Experience:

• A Degree/ Diploma in a relevant financial or technical subject
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written communication skills)

• An understanding of Energy from Waste terminology, metrics and business operations would be an advantage, but not essential

• A Finance background would be desirable but not essential

Personal profile:

• Ability to work to deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Curious and interested in continuous improvement
• Flexible to adapt and change as the role and operational team grows