Senior Forecasting Analyst

Overview

Forecasting gas/electricity demand, improve models, mentor analysts, support trading.

Key Responsibilities

• demand forecasting
• model development
• performance monitoring
• trading strategies
• customer modelling
• business planning

Tasks

-Produce the short-term and long-term daily demand forecasts with the aim of accurately modelling customer consumption. -Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in data analysis and data science. -Responsible for monitoring the forecasting performance and delivering industry leading settlement accuracy, with a focus on setting and achieving appropriate MAPE targets. -Supporting the Trading department to develop both Trading and Pricing strategies -Lead the efforts to continually improve demand forecasting models, processes and systems for power, gas, environmental product purchases. -Leading the continued development of key customer behaviour modelling, e.g. Demand destruction, within contract churn and portfolio movement between fixed and variable products -Supporting the Financial teams with business planning -Supporting the Regulations team on RFI (Requests for information)

Requirements

• sql
• python
• gcp
• machine learning
• degree
• forecasting

What You Bring

-Utilise advanced SQL and Python skills to extract, clean, and analyse complex datasets, providing meaningful insights. -Understanding of energy wholesale markets and commodity risk -Experience with Google Cloud Platform -Excellent stakeholder abilities -Mathematics, science, engineering, economics or similar degree level education -Knowledge of gas and electricity forecasting (domestic suppliers) -Prior experience with machine learning libraries -Good organisational and planning skills -Talent Screen - 20 minutes Teams call -Excellent modelling skills (e.g. SQL, VBA & Python) -Mathematics and statistics background

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Benefits

-Bi-annual Value Awards – because your hard work deserves recognition. -Access to Perkbox – Additional wellbeing & savings benefits. -Personalised learning & development budgets – to support your growth journey, L&D buddies to guide you along the way. -Your birthday off – it only comes once a year, so enjoy it! -Unmind – Access to personalised coaching or therapy to support your mental wellbeing. -45 minute Technical Interview -Charitable Fundraising – to give back to our communities. -Hybrid working – Each team has its own Smart Working Charter. Ask your talent partner for more details. -Commitment to being a real living wage provider. -Monthly events – to find balance and bring our team together. -Annual Salary Reviews – to ensure we remain competitive in the market. -3 So Giving Days – spend time supporting a cause you care about. -Internal learning platform – with thousands of valuable resources. -Enhanced family leave – supporting you through every life chapter. -Menopause Policy – To ensure all employees are being taken care off. -Physical Support – Free eye tests, flu vaccinations. -Up to 10% performance bonus – based on company and personal performance.

About So Energy

-Provides affordable and sustainable renewable energy solutions across the UK. -Specializes in solar and wind energy projects for both residential and commercial sectors. -Delivers clean, reliable, and cost-effective power with high-quality standards. -Offers innovative solutions to help transition to renewable energy sources. -Known for tackling complex energy challenges with a customer-centric approach. -Improves efficiency in energy production and consumption. -Projects include large-scale solar farms and rooftop installations for small businesses and households. -Builds a reputation for reliability, innovation, and sustainability in the energy sector.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-talent screen – 20‑minute teams call -45‑minute technical interview -hiring manager interview and presentation with demand forecasting manager & head of trading

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship will be provided for this role