Senior Commercial Analyst

Senior Commercial Analyst
Permanent   
Ipswich


CLOSING DATE – 16 September  

Who we are:  

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.  

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. 

About the role: 

As part of the Forecasting & Analysis Team, you will;
- Support the development and maintenance of effective analysis and reporting to enable the successful management and recovery of Non-Commodity Costs from customers.
- Develop and maintain Management Information (MI) to provide clear insights and support effective business decision-making.
- Work closely with the Forecasting, Modelling and Hedging teams to streamline and enhance portfolio management, ensuring accurate hedging.
- Provide analytical support and build strong relationships between the Commercial Team and key business areas, including Renewables, Strategic Sales and Finance.
- Develop and maintain appropriate reporting and communication for Commercial and wider business stakeholders, presenting key findings and results at relevant meetings and forums.
- Support the resolution of complex business challenges across the Forecasting, Commercial and wider business teams, including Renewables, Strategic Sales and Finance.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-quality, accurate input data and support effective financial and portfolio modelling.
- Provide detailed analysis, insight and recommendations to senior management to support informed business decisions.
- Deliver bespoke and time-critical analysis to support key commercial activities, including tenders, new product development and other strategic initiatives.

Who we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have…  
- A good honours degree in a numerate discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- A strong understanding of the wholesale electricity market, industry fundamentals and non-commodity costs.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work confidently with large volumes of data from multiple sources.
- The ability to identify and interpret patterns and trends in data and translate these into meaningful business insights.
- Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel and experience using coding languages such as SQL or Python would be desirable.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
- The ability to understand new and complex problems, identify requirements and use your knowledge and initiative to develop appropriate analytical models and reporting solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify and clearly explain complex information to a range of audiences.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

Rewards and benefits: 

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support  
your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:  
- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance  
- Private Healthcare
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time 
- Personal accident cover  
- Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%  
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays  
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body 

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. 

Together, we make it happen. 

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.

How to apply: 

Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.  

We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com 

We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficient applications.