Forecasting Analyst – Blue Chip Energy Utility – Midlands - Up to £35k

Our client is one of the UK’s leading power and gas companies – generating and distributing electricity, and retailing power and gas. They employ around 17,000 people in the UK and over 93,000 worldwide. They produce electricity from a portfolio of world class power stations and are one of the leading names in green generation. Their trading business is also a major player in the UK's electricity and gas markets.

My client has an urgent need for a Gas / Power Demand Forecasting Analyst. You will support the improvement of energy forecasting processes and systems to enable effective and efficient trading and to mitigate the risk of imbalance exposure. You will get great exposure from generation to supply through internal liaison with portfolio optimisation and trading – across both the wholesale and retail portfolios. Key responsibilities:
- Assisting with development of forecasting methodologies, processes and systems in Non Half-Hourly or even up to 5 year forecast detail
- Managing Volume Risk in the retail business
- Monitoring the markets and provide both customers and suppliers with regular updates
- Representing demand forecasting interests with third party companies
- Build relationships with stakeholders

Successful candidates are expected to be numerate and analytical – with a relevant numerate degree. Knowledge of UK gas or power markets is a must, with experience in commercial/analytical data manipulation preferable. A high level of IT skills are required, particularly in Excel and VB for modelling.

If you are interested please send in your most recent CV to receive further information.