Lead Analyst - Financial & Operations

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Scottish Power
Shaping the future of energy in the UK
Lead financial and operational planning/analysis for network operations
28 days ago ago
$61,732 - $77,165
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
United States Of America, Connecticut, Orange
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,750 across the UK Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Operation & Maintenance
Retail
Sector Specialisms
Power Grid
Renewables
Energy Retail
Role
What you would be doing
data analysis
budget forecasting
financial initiatives
stakeholder liaison
strategic planning
presentation delivery
  • Develop data sets and ad-hoc reporting, generating insight and predictions to optimize performance.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual capital and net operating expense analysis for management review.
  • Quarterly forecast budget revisions.
  • Propose, implement and follow up efficient financial initiatives.
  • Help shape and implement effective financial and operations strategy.
  • Provide general support to Networks Operations functional areas.
  • Act as liaison between Operations functional areas (Electric Ops, Gas Ops, Processes & Technology, Operational Smart Grids, Projects, etc.) and corporate areas (Control, Investment Planning, Regulatory, etc.). Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships.
  • Definition and implementation of action plans to guarantee financial and operational target accomplishment.
  • Leverage fundamental working knowledge of Networks Operations workflow to influence and challenge functional areas. Ensuring procedure and policy deliver optimum financial performance.
  • Guide, direct, and evaluate the preparation of financial and operational plans and strategic budgeting.
  • Prepare and deliver presentation to Senior Leadership and Stakeholders to achieve results.
  • Contribute to the short-, medium- and long-term strategies, proposing actions for the area aligned with the Company's strategic and legislation, ensuring the maximization of results in the Company's strategic value chain, enabling improvements in the quality of resources generated by the area and deepening the commercial and financial scope of the contracts signed.
What you bring
sap
microsoft 365
excel
power bi
bachelors
analytical
  • Ability to build effective relationships and drive high impact, lasting change across the organization.
  • Motivation and proactivity in delivering organizational and technical change.
  • Bachelors’ Degree with a minimum of 5 to 7 years relevant experience preferred. Or Associates Degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
  • Working knowledge of the financial planning process, and accounting practice.
  • Problem-solver and multi-task ability.
  • Proficiency in SAP
  • Communicate and interact with diverse stakeholder population.
  • Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
  • Must have excellent analytical skills and experience leveraging their analytical expertise in a wide variety of business situations.
  • Stakeholder management skills.
  • The ability to schedule, plan and manage numerous competing priorities concurrently.
  • Analytical, flexible and persuasive influencing skills.
  • Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal ability.
  • Microsoft 365 experience (Advanced Excel, knowledge of Power Bi, Power Automate and Power Apps preferred).
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
£9.5 billion
Annual Revenue 2023
Generated through operations in energy networks, renewables, and retail and wholesale energy services.
£8.4 billion
Annual Revenue 2022
Reflects the company's performance across various energy-related business units.
13.1%
Year-On-Year Growth
Increase in annual revenue from 2022 to 2023.
  • Operates in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution and specialises in renewable energy, particularly onshore and offshore wind farms, and manages the transmission and distribution networks in South and Central Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and North West England.
  • Provides electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK, offering services such as smart metering, energy efficiency advice, and home services like boiler care and maintenance.
  • Has three main divisions: Energy Networks, Renewables, and Energy Retail and Wholesale.
Culture + Values
  • *SUSTAINABLE ENERGY:* Emphasises pioneering renewable energy, creating economic, social, and environmental value, with a commitment to safety, environmental respect, and ethical, rational, responsible actions.
  • *INTEGRATING FORCE:* Acts as a dynamic and responsible force for change, fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, encouraging diversity, and growing talent to achieve common goals.
  • *DRIVING FORCE:* Focuses on bringing about efficient change by challenging processes, innovating for continuous improvement, and anticipating customer needs.
Environment + Sustainability
2040 Target
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
100% Renewable
Clean Energy Production
All electricity generated from UK windfarms, ensuring a sustainable energy supply.
1,157 Turbines
Wind Energy Network
Operates a network of 1,157 turbines across onshore windfarms, contributing to significant renewable energy generation.
38 Windfarms
Energy Infrastructure
Maintains 38 onshore windfarm sites, supporting the transition to clean energy.
  • ScottishPower is a leader in renewable energy.
  • Enough electricity to power over 1.2 million homes, nearly half the homes in Scotland.
  • Capacity to generate 1,948 MW of electricity.
Inclusion & Diversity
35% Women Target
% of senior management roles
Target for women in senior management roles by 2030.
32% Female Representation
% in senior management
Increase in female representation in senior management from 26% in 2021 to 32% in 2022.
  • Collaborates with several recognised organisations to enhance its commitment to diversity and inclusion, such as the Business Disability Forum, The Armed Forces Covenant, Carers UK, ENABLE Scotland, and POWERful Women. It holds the highest level of accreditation of the Armed Forces Covenant (Gold Status) and received the Inclusive Workplace Award from the Scottish Union of Supported Employment for two consecutive years.
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