Analytics Analyst

Drax Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in the UK seeks an experienced Analytics Analyst to shape and deliver high-quality reports and analyses. You will collaborate across teams to ensure insightful decision-making and maintain models and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced proficiency in Excel, and experience with SQL or Python. This role offers a hybrid work model, competitive rewards, and a focus on creating a sustainable energy future.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Private Healthcare

Sharesave scheme

Personal accident cover

Group personal pension plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Membership reimbursement for professional body

Qualifications

• Strong numerate background and solid grasp of the wholesale electricity market.
• Ability to work confidently with large, complex datasets.
• Proactive self-starter who enjoys working independently.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver high-quality reports, models, and analysis.
• Collaborate across teams to translate requirements into analytical outputs.
• Maintain ongoing models and reporting processes.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel skills

SQL experience

Python experience

Job description

Analytics Analyst

Full time, Permanent
Location – Ipswich, hybrid 2 days a week in office

Closing date: 24 February

Overview

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role

You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering high‑quality reports, models and analysis that drive decision‑making across the business. Day to day, you’ll collaborate with teams from across the organisation to understand their needs, translate requirements into clear analytical outputs, and ensure every piece of work is supported with accurate documentation.

You’ll also take ownership of running, scheduling and maintaining ongoing models and reporting processes, keeping everything integrated, reliable and running smoothly.

You’ll be deeply involved in the development and maintenance of commercial analytics, exposure reporting and non‑commodity cost analysis, ensuring the business has the insight it needs to operate effectively. You’ll support monthly finance cycles with accurate cost reporting, validate third‑party cost invoices, and help build the MI that underpins confident decision‑making.

You’ll also work closely with Forecasting, Modelling and Hedging teams to streamline portfolio management, strengthen links across Commercial, Renewables, Strategic Sales and Finance, and present clear, data‑driven recommendations when required.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll bring a strong numerate background and a solid grasp of the wholesale electricity market, along with the analytical mindset needed to work confidently with large, complex datasets. Your ability to spot patterns, interpret trends and explain what they mean for the business will set you apart.

With advanced skills in Excel — and SQL and/or Python experience — you’ll be comfortable building and refining tools that elevate our insight.

If you’re a proactive self‑starter who enjoys working independently and taking initiative, you’ll thrive here.

Rewards and benefits

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role, you’ll get:

• A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
• Private Healthcare
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
• Personal accident cover
• Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply

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