About the Role

Commercial Analyst - Warwick (with hybrid working)

Interconnectors connect the GB Electricity transmission network with other transmission networks such as in France, Norway and Denmark. This reduces costs for GB consumers with access to cheaper, greener energy sources and it increases our security of supply – helping to prevent blackouts in dark winter months! If you want to join a team responsible for keeping these interconnectors running, with significant responsibility around multi- million pound settlements then read on…

The Commercial Operations Team is responsible for ensuring effective day-to-day commercial running of National Grid Ventures’ (NGV) portfolio of operational interconnectors and integrating construction projects into operations post-commissioning. The team leads on the relationship with our joint venture partners (RTE, Statnett and Energinet in the coming months) and the GB System Operator, ensuring that day-to-day operation is compliant with relevant legislation and contractual obligations.

In this role you will be the commercial analyst leading on the key commercial settlements and processes which underpin the team’s core responsibilities. You will have a keen eye for detail and a high focus on delivering quality. You will be empowered to improve and adapt the processes to drive efficiencies for the team and our partners.

We’d hope to see you in the office or on-site at least one day per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What you'll be getting up to

• Lead on all key commercial financial processes and settlements for the team
• Maintain strong working relationships with our partner organisations
• Implement process improvements with a continuous improvement mindset in order to deliver best practice
• Interface with cross functional teams and key stakeholders to deliver the required outputs
• Develop and own reporting mechanisms for key commercial processes · Raise and monitor purchase orders for the team

About You

• Intermediate Excel and numeracy skills are essential
• Ability to collate information and prepare reporting models, presenting to a range of stakeholders
• Good organisation and time management
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• A basic understanding of problem solving skills and best practice
• Power BI skills are a nice to have but can be learnt on the job

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid Ventures, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £39,000 - £49,000 - depending on experience
• An annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• 26 days annual leave plus eight statutory days
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role.
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

About National Grid Ventures

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http://www.nationalgrid.com/national-grid-ventures

Advert Close Date

This advert closes on 11th July at 11:59PM

Interviews will take place week commencing 24th July

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

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