Systems and Data Analyst (Entry Level)

Octopus Energy Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in London is looking for an entry-level Systems & Data Analyst to join the transformation team. This role focuses on building innovative solutions and supporting core systems. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field and skills in data tools like Excel and SQL. This position offers flexibility with a hybrid work model and strong potential for personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible salary discussions

Unique company culture

Employee benefits hub

Qualifications

• Degree in an analytical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with data tools like Excel and SQL.
• A passion for technology and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Build innovative solutions to help transform workflows.
• Support day-to-day operations of critical business systems.
• Ensure data cleanliness and reliability.

Skills

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication

Curiosity

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Maths, Economics, Data Science, or Physics

Tools

HTML

Excel (pivot tables, Power Query)

SQL

Job description

At Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN), we're on a mission to build a cleaner, smarter energy future. To keep up, we need brilliant people who are

innovative, entrepreneurial, and relentless builders who love problem-solving and want to make a real impact.

We're looking for an entry-level Systems & Data Analyst to join our transformation team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative tech whiz who loves to build small projects at home and enjoys using technology to solve problems.

While approximately 40% of your role will involve the essential administration of key systems, 60% will be creative, constructive, and innovative work as we undergo a digital, AI-driven tech transformation. You'll get to learn loads, fast, with a high degree of autonomy and creativity. You don’t need years of commercial experience, just a passion for tech and data, curiosity, attention to detail, and a drive to learn.

Whilst we maintain a degree of flexibility, this position requires an average of 3 days in the office per week.

What you'll do

• (60% Creative Focus)
• Build innovative solutions: We need a ninja vibe coder who is ready to hack stuff up and build internal solutions. You'll be given a wireframe and data and asked to build.
• Drive digital transformation: Work closely with the team to identify a problem and design and build workflows to deliver solutions.
• Shape a smarter future: Map out current processes and find creative, small ways to make them better. As you grow, you’ll take on more responsibility and start shaping how we use data to make better decisions.
• (40% Core Systems and Data)
• Keep our data reliable: Help onboard new data for funds, assets, and projects. Run simple checks to make sure data is clean, complete, and reliable, and fix issues with the team.
• Maintain clarity: Keep our processes and documentation clear, simple, and useful.
• Manage critical systems: Support the day-to-day running of 3 or 4 critical business systems. This includes managing user access, system configurations, and data updates.
• Problem Solve: Log issues and help find smart ways to fix them

What you'll need

• We are looking for a swiss-army knife who is a relentless builder and solves life problems with technology. You’ll be great at this if you:
• Have a degree (or similar experience) in something analytical - maybe Maths, Economics, Data Science, or Physics
• Have experience with data tools such as HTML, Excel (pivot tables, Power Query) and SQL
• Love solving problems and making sense of complex stuff.
• Are organised, curious, and eager to learn new systems.
• Enjoy working with data and spotting patterns or errors.
• Hold an Interest in emerging technologies, including automation and AI.
• Communicate clearly and like working with people across teams.

Beneficial Skills & Experience (Great to have, but not essential)

• Familiarity with finance processes (e.g., accounting, invoicing, fund management)
• Experience documenting processes or workflows (e.g., using Visio, Miro)
• Exposure or interest in modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, PowerBI, Ardoq)

💚 Why else you'll love it here

• 💰 Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• 🎉 Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership.
• 🎁 Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits

Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [e-mail] and we’d love to help!

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.🚀

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.