Senior Analyst

Company description: Iberdrola produces and supplies electricity to more than 100 million people in the countries in wich it operates. Iberdrola group is present in the following countries and geographical areas: US (Avangrid), United Kingdom (ScottishPower), Spain (Iberdrola), Mexico (Iberdrola Mexico), Brazil (Neoenergia) and some other countries of Eurozone (Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, Greece) Job description: Company ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. ScottishPower is the first integrated energy company in the UK to generate 100% green electricity. Our focus is on wind energy, smart grids and driving the change to a cleaner, electric future and we're investing over £7m every working day to make this happen. We're committed to speeding up the transition to cleaner electric transport, improving air quality and over time, driving down bills. At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity - safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve. At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team. Purpose The role of Senior Planning Analyst sits within the Totex & Outputs Team, reporting to the SPM Programme Development Manager, which sits within the wider Network Planning and Regulation Department. The Programme Development team are responsible for setting the direction on business investment and to monitor and provide insight into regulatory performance. It is our role to communicate the details on the ED1 regulatory contract with the business, to assist with the day to day delivery of the contract. This involves working closely with each of the Districts to understand the business constraints and to develop a plan of work which is achievable and is in line with our agreed contract with the regulator. Responsibilities The Senior Analyst is responsible for long and short-term investment plan development and reporting to Ofgem on the progress of the business against the regulatory contract. The plan covers a wide array of plant, overhead line and cables assets covering all voltages from 33kV to LV, which all have clear targets for costs and volumes which must be delivered over the 8-year price control period. In addition, the role requires close collaboration with the asset management and delivery functions, ensuring that we are developing and delivering a plan which takes account a range of factors across engineering, regulation and finance. In addition to developing the plan internally and communicating and assisting with the business delivery, our business performance must be reported annually to the regulator, Ofgem. This process is critical, and it is part of this role to help ensure that this is a true and accurate reflection of business delivery. Skills and Requirements We are looking for candidates with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, an ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges and to collaborate and consult others across the Distribution business. Including effective management and prioritisation of workload and broad knowledge of operations and investment processes/practices and asset management systems. To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate: Degree qualified in engineering, mathematics, or similar business / IT / analytics Strong analytical skills, with experience within a business planning or project management function preferable. Expert user of MS Office suite, specifically in MS Excel, with MS Access experience preferable. Proven communication and teamwork skills. Availability to travel within the Licence area will be required. What we offer This is a Permanent contract. Salary for this role will be from £42,570 per annum. As part of our commitment to a supportive and inclusive place to work, we recognise that our employees have different personal circumstances and want a suitable work-life balance. We are working hard to support flexible and alternative ways of working where possible including: Flexible Working, Shared Parental Leave, Career Breaks, Wellbeing / Employee Assistance Programme. You will also have access to our flexible benefits programme where you can decide what is important for you. ‘Happy to talk flexible working' Our Selection Process Behavioural Based Interview Behaviours for Individual Contingent: Develop self & others, Collaborate & share, Focus to achieve results Others Closing date: 7th April 2020 ‘Happy to talk flexible working'