Commercial Analyst

This is a hugely exciting opportunity for working in the Contract Management Team as a Commercial Analyst.

Within the team we are responsible for validating all metering invoices for Octopus Energy. We work with invoices that total £32 million per month and it gives us the opportunity to save the business money from corrective measures and disputing incorrect charges. We are also responsible for supporting the business with contractual requirements and to ensure that the operational elements of the contract are maintained and that service delivery is met.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and be able to work independently, and be organised, self motivated with good communication skills. You will have an interest in data, with a good understanding of Kraken and industry sites such as ECOES and Xoserve and the wider energy market.

The role will place you in a small team with the opportunity to work with 3rd party suppliers as well as supporting the business with any contractual requirements.

What you will do

  • Work closely with MAPs to review the meter rental, premature removal charges & lost meter processes as defined in the contracts.

  • Analysing third party data to assess accuracy and potentially identify monetary savings.

  • Identify, manage and report key risks, issues and dependencies finding intelligent solutions and escalating where necessary.

  • Work with stakeholders to support analysing existing processes and contract services to recommend improvements and identify / solve problems.

  • Providing regular progress and performance updates on work and highlighting the importance as to how these support the team strategy.

  • What you will need

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to handle billing scenarios and contractual terms.

  • Some knowledge of smart assets and how MAPs, manufacturers and suppliers interlink to deliver our smart solution.

  • Liaise with operational areas to assist with review of invoices and for ongoing support to resolve any errors.

  • Be a great communicator, with the ability to connect with people at all levels and across a range of third parties.

  • Analysing existing end to end processes and highlighting improvement areas to develop best practice and embedding them into business as usual.

  • Good understanding of Kraken, industry sites such as ECOES and Xoserve and data flows.

  • Regularly utilise SQL and Python notebooks to query, analyze, and manipulate complex datasets

  • 💚 Why else you'll love it here 💚

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    If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. 🚀

    P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at talent@octoenergy.com and we’d love to help!

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