Senior Business Analyst

Iberdrola; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to enhance operational efficiency and manage budgets effectively. The candidate will drive invoicing improvements, utilizing skills in Python, SQL, and PowerBI, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role offers competitive pay, flexibility, and various employee benefits to support work/life balance and wellbeing.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase options

Share Incentive Plan

Salary double matching pension scheme

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Technology Vouchers

Health and dental insurance options

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets and driving process optimisations.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Strong track record of innovative thinking in automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the budgeting across Third Parties and drive improvements.
• Take ownership of invoicing improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and report on invoicing processes for continuous improvement.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

SQL

Synapse

PowerBI

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Aspect House, Blantyre G75 0HT

Salary from £38,442

Flexible Working Pattern

Closing Date: Thursday 18th December

About us

Join Our Team at Scottish Power and lead the way in Back Office excellence. Are you driven to optimise and innovate in the energy sector? Scottish Power is seeking a dedicated professional to manage our budgeting across our Third Parties. Drive improvements through automating our Invoicing and validation processes for our suppliers. Be part of a team that's powering change!

About the role

As Senior Business Analyst, you will be at the forefront of our innovation, driving change and making an impact. Taking ownership of invoicing improvement initiatives, including the design and implementation of automated checks to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance throughout the invoicing process.

Manage a strict budget and confidently challenge suppliers to ensure every cost delivers real value, demonstrating analytical problem‑solving and smart thinking to identify opportunities for process optimisation and innovation. Working independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and drive operational excellence.

Monitor, report, and transform raw data to validate invoicing processes and extract actionable insights for continuous improvement whilst identifying and managing improvements and automations within invoice, access requests, and approvals, ensuring the customer experience remains central to every change.

About you

Proficiency in Python, SQL, Synapse, and PowerBI to create reports, automate checks, and unravel financial challenges. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to forge alliances across teams and bridge gaps.

A proactive, self‑managed approach to work, with the ability to drive projects forward independently and as part of a team. Strong analytical skills and a track record of innovative thinking in process improvement and automation.

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large‑scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below December-19-2025.