Strategic Pricing Analyst

National Gas; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Warwick is seeking a Strategic Pricing Analyst to provide commercial insight and analysis on gas transportation charges. The role involves working with stakeholders to innovate gas market charging arrangements and managing complex data processes. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency. Enjoy a competitive salary, a hybrid working model, and numerous benefits including a double-match pension scheme.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 6%

26 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays

Double-match pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free gym and exercise classes

Free parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise interpreting complex data sets.
• Commercial insight to support decision making.
• Experience in a regulated environment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and commercial insight to stakeholders.
• Manipulate large Excel data sets for charging processes.
• Lead changes to industry codes related to pricing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced MS Excel

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Strategic Pricing Analyst – Warwick, hybrid - £46,000-£54,000 DOE

National Gas are proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across Great Britain. We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, and more than half a million businesses and 24 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across the country.

System Operations is responsible for operating and controlling the gas National Transmission System (NTS) - making gas available when and where our customers need it, and facilitating the efficient operation of the GB gas market. At its core, the charges that customers pay for use of the NTS is an essential part of the gas market, and how these charges are paid is an element that can help support the goals for the future of energy in the UK.

Within the Gas Markets team, as a Strategic Pricing Analyst you will join a team of specialists working on the important area of gas transportation charges and their future development, providing analysis and commercial insight to internal and external stakeholders and customers. You will lead and help support initiatives in shaping gas market and charging frameworks, to support the future of gas and the NTS for our customers and consumers.

Stakeholder Engagement is an important part of the role, cutting through complex topics and understanding regulatory detail and impacts of changes from regulatory or industry developments. You can play a big part, working with Ofgem, DESNZ, an extensive range of internal and external stakeholders to help innovate and shape the gas market charging arrangements for years to come.

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

About the role:

As part of the Charging & Revenue team, you will help us make a difference being at the heart of the future of gas charging, working with customers and stakeholders:

• As a focal point on pricing, we provide insight, advice and support on industry developments, both internally and externally, with customers and stakeholders. This also involves developing initiatives and researching opportunities for shaping future pricing initiatives (e.g. supporting Hydrogen, CCUS and many other critical projects).
• Working with and manipulating large Excel data sets from a variety of sources, you will support and provide resilience on charging/ pricing processes. These processes calculate, publish, and monitor charges that facilitate access and utilisation of our network and recover National Gas’ Allowed Revenue (c.£1bn – £1.5bn per annum).
• Lead on changes to industry codes (mostly, but not limited to, the charging methodology and its application) on areas of charging to better meet our licence obligations and in response and support of industry, regulatory, governmental, and strategic developments.

About you:

• Analytical background and demonstrated expertise interpreting complex data sets and overlaying commercial and regulatory intelligence, using advanced MS Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver analysis and commercial insight to support decision making and cutting through complex topics to inform internal and external stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and insight, creating clear summaries to inform decision making and demonstrating the key inputs behind them.
• Experience in a regulated environment, especially if energy or utilities, would be very highly regarded, though not essential. You will need to be able to understand the inner workings of a regulatory model, with funding and revenue, and demonstrate your approach
• Stakeholder management and relationship building skills, and impeccable communication

What we can offer you:

• Salary: £46,000 - £54,000 DOE
• Bonus of up to 6%
• 26 days’ holiday plus 8 statutory holidays – plus option to buy 5 additional days
• Double-match pension - for every £1 you put in, we add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/ shared parental leave
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Financial support to cover the cost of relevant professional membership subscriptions
• Appreciate scheme and retail offers.

Other 'nice to knows':

• Hybrid working from our Warwick HQ – flexible working arrangements, with an option of two days a week at home.
• Career progression and ongoing training and development
• Free gym and exercise classes onsite at our Warwick office, sports clubs to join
• Canteen and coffee shop onsite
• Free parking
• Innovative, supportive, numbers-focused team

About us:

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy.

Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain and will continue to play a vital role in the energy system for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm. National Gas provides that security. We have an exciting and important role in achieving net zero and in leading a fair energy transition for the UK. We will do this by developing the green gas system of tomorrow, while delivering the natural gas needs of today.

At National Gas, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. To that end we want to support you during the interview process, please advise your recruitment partner if you require any reasonable adjustments.