Data Analyst - Commercial Forecasting Team

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Perth, Reading or Cardiff

Salary: 43,704 - 51,484 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Flexible First options available

The role

The Commercial function supports Business Energy in making great decisions, backed by great numbers. The Commercial Forecasting team is responsible for ensuring that profitability is modelled accurately to inform strategic decision making. The Commercial Analyst role plays a key part in the development of commercial models in databricks that support accurate and timely forecasting and is a great opportunity for someone who wants to further develop their analytical skills in a Commercial function.

You will

• Deliver bespoke commercial and financial models and analysis utilising Databricks functionality
• Provide regular forecasting to Finance with a focus on getting the numbers right and to ensure accuracy
• Deliver collaborative data driven projects
• Provide commercial insight and challenge

You have

We're seeking an individual who is technically minded with experience of Databricks and is great at interacting with others, as we're often involved with projects and teams from across Business Energy. To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• Databricks experience essential
• Strong awareness of the utilities market
• Understanding of financial principals, terms and concepts
• Strong analytical skills and be a numerical problem-solver
• High standards and be diligent in checking the numbers

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing 33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Energy Solutions support UK organisations by delivering energy and low-carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks. We power the net zero transition by helping customers cut carbon and costs, and by building and investing in flexible energy infrastructure.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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