Base Location:Cardiff, Perth and Reading - this is a hybrid role working a minimum of two days a week from the office at the advertised location.
Salary:£52,285 - £60,730 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
The Commercial function supports Business Energy in making great decisions backed by great numbers. As the Lead Pricing Analyst you will be responsible for the continued optimisation of the pricing structure within our operating platform, developing modelling capability to improve competitive pricing and to ensure Regulatory developments are suitably captured within our modelling.You will work closely with colleagues from across Business Energy to ensure non-commodity costs are optimised to balance risk and reward and to ensure the highest level of compliance with Regulatory obligations.
You will
- Develop and maintain the BE pricing strategy across our portfolio recommending pricing strategies including determination of right price point by portfolio, product, and customer to optimise short and long-term profitability.
- Work with key stakeholders across the business, to develop budget and forecasted expectations across theportfolio, demonstrating variability in risk and opportunities.
- Understand all relevant cost elements of each product and proposition and the impact to margin, including a thorough understanding of where we hold exposure and what mitigations could be implemented to manage this. You will monitor actual performance against budget and forecast and make recommendations to react to this variability.
- Develop pricing strategy for new and existing products to ensure price points are set to optimise sales opportunity and value. Provide pricing support to ensure that tender offerings are reflective of market conditions and in line with commercial guidelines.
- Monitor competitor pricing activity and provide insight on competitor strategy and tactics, considering wider political and regulatory environment. Overlay customer behaviour insight to place a much stronger focus on valuing competitor activity.
- Coaching and development of commercial analysts to share knowledge and ideas and establish best practice pricing execution, including deployment of advanced data analytics, and streamlined processes.
You have
-Pricing experience in the energy industry: Developed and implemented pricing strategies, considering market trends and regulations to balance profitability and customer satisfaction.
-Strong commercial and financial understanding: Solid knowledge of financial principles such as cost structures, margin analysis, and cash flow management, applied to optimise profitability and minimise risks.
- Analytical experience with complex data and modelling: Skilled in analysing large data sets and using advanced tools for predictive modelling, extracting insights to inform strategic decisions.
- Experience in planning and delivering complex projects: Managed large-scale projects, coordinating stakeholders, adhering to budgets, and ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery.
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills: Experienced in negotiating terms, presenting complex issues clearly, and proposing solutions to resolve challenges effectively.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
SSE Energy Solutions support UK organisations by delivering energy and low-carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks. We power the net zero transition by helping customers cut carbon and costs, and by building and investing in flexible energy infrastructure.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Lynsey at lynsey.macdonald@sse.com or on 01738 340426 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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