Commercial Analyst

Commercial Analyst

Location: Glasgow St Vincent Crescent

Salary from £37,560

Permanent

Help us create a better future, quicker

The role of the Commercial Analyst sits within SPD Energy Networks (Commercial & Performance), reporting to the Commercial Lead.

To succeed in this role, you will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment, complete ad-hoc tasks and maintain a high level of accuracy. You will liaise with suppliers, various stakeholders across SP Energy Networks and other analysts within the Team. You will use various systems to interrogate data and produce user-friendly reports that can be used to take positive action. You will also provide support to the Commercial Lead in maintaining strong commercial control of the overall performance of SPD Energy Networks business to allow efficient and effective operation.

What you’ll be doing

• Use a variety of systems to extract data, organise and perform statistical analysis and convert into easy-to-read formats

• Communicate with stakeholders to understand data content and business requirements

• Manage any ad-hoc requests in a timely manner and complete project work as and when necessary (e.g. value add activity)

• Write Local Working Procedures for all tasks so that the documentation can be used by others in the team

• Maintain SPD Commercial Team mailbox ensuring emails are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner

• Review Statements of Accounts for all suppliers on a monthly basis

• Support the Districts on use of SAP and various business processes

• Contribute as a member of the SPD Energy Networks business to ensure our overall business objectives are met

• Take responsibility for your own personal development

What you’ll bring

• Ability to deliver improved performance following the SP values: Sustainable, dynamic and collaborative

• An appreciation for the Energy Networks business

• Fully computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Well-developed communication and customer service skills

• Well-developed planning and organisational skills, including a keen attention to detail

• Experience of influencing across organisational levels

• Awareness of Finance procedures

• Communicate effectively to all levels within the business

• Solve complex problems and introduce practical solutions by utilisation of strong numeracy and financial management skills.

• Write clear and precise reports and relate complex information to a diverse range of people.

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Experience of operating in a commercial market

• Fully computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Analytical experience

• Proactive approach

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 Schemes

• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding

• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases

• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving

• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans

• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support

• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. 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.

We are 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. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

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.

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