Forecasting Analyst

2 months ago

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Drax Full time
Forecasting Analyst Ipswich/hybrid

Drax is playing a vital role in helping change the way energy is generated, supplied, and used. Together we are making a difference
We now have an exciting new opportunity to join us as a Forecasting Analyst based in Ipswich. You'll have the option for hybrid working, allowing you to be where you need to be. The team typically work from the office 1-2 days per week. About the role


As part of the Pricing and Hedging team, will you be responsible for running, monitoring and intervention of the Pricing & Hedging forecasting models, ensuing accurate and timely forecasts to enable our trading, pricing, and finance teams to make cost effective decisions.

Key

Responsibilities:

  • Running, monitoring and the intervention of forecasting models for both import and export.
  • Monitoring of the supply and renewable portfolios to ensure an accurate hedge.
  • Support problem solving throughout the Forecasting team, Commercial and other key business areas including Renewables, Strategic Sales and Finance.
  • Support bespoke and time critical analysis, such as tenders, hedging decisions or new product development.
  • Help identify possible areas for improvements in modelling and forecasting.
About you

  • You possess a good honours degree in a numerate discipline or equivalent
  • Strong IT skills including Advanced Excel, SQL, PowerBI and VBA (experience of Python nice to have)
  • A selfstarter and able to work independently
  • You are able to take a new problem, help determine the requirements and use your knowledge, experience and initiative to support the development of analytical models and reports to produce a solution which is appropriate for the situation and stakeholders
  • You are an excellent communicator, both written and oral; able to distil and explain complex information in a straightforward way taking the audience into account.
  • Ability to review, assess and identify forecasting trends and customer insight

Why work for Drax? Drax Group is a UK-based renewable energy company engaged in renewable power generation, the production of sustainable biomass and the sale of renewable electricity to businesses, playing a vital role in helping change the way we generate, supply and use energy.

At Drax we're at our best when we help each other achieve the things that are important to each of us.

We are committed to our employees career goals, supporting self-development in the role and wider business.

What We Can Give You:
We promote a positive working environment in which support and rewards are key. Our colleagues enjoy benefits including (but not limited to): - An annual bonus- A double-matched pension scheme- 25 days plus 8 bank holidays per year with the option to buy and sell more- Private medical insurance- Income protection- Life assurance- An electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme- A cycle to work scheme

We're at our best when we share inspiration and insight right across Drax, and search for new ideas and ways of working.

We welcome applications from everyone and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams. Application Process SubmitReady to submit an application? Click the 'Apply now' button.

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