Commercial Pricing Analyst

Drax Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Ipswich is seeking a Commercial Pricing Analyst to manage contract pricing and implement process improvements. The role requires excellent numerical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. A strong understanding of energy products and pricing experience within a utility environment is essential. You will work closely with various teams to ensure accurate pricing for complex tenders. Benefits include private healthcare, a discretionary bonus, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group personal pension plan

Qualifications

• Confidence working independently while also thriving in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in managing complex spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Ability to collaborate with sales professionals and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate Fixed and Flexible contract prices.
• Implement process improvements and efficiencies.
• Ensure complex tenders are priced accurately.

Skills

Excellent numerical skills

Solid PC skills

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel expertise

Pricing experience within a utility environment

Understanding of Drax/Energy products

Tools

VBA

SQL

Job description

Commercial Pricing Analyst
Permanent
Ipswich/hybrid
Closing date: 17th February 2026

Who we are

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

As part of the Pricing & Cost Stack Team, you’ll:

• Have overall responsibility for generation of accurate Fixed and Flexible contract prices
• Work closely with your own team and other departments to identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Ensure our most complex tenders (many with contract values of millions of pounds) are priced according to precise requirements, helping us to drive significant margin into the business
• Play an active role in the ongoing improvement of systems and processes in Flex pricing
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement in tools and processes and updating and maintaining inputs in our suite of pricing tools

We’re looking for

To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have:

• Excellent numerical skills paired with a sharp eye for detail and combined with ability to see the bigger picture.
• Confidence working independently while also thriving in a team‑oriented environment.
• Solid PC skills and intermediate to advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel, including managing complex spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Pricing experience within a utility environment. Familiarity with process management and related software is a plus, though not essential.
• A strong understanding of Drax/Energy products and proven experience in a B2B environment, collaborating with sales professionals, and managing deadlines is essential.
• Experience with coding languages, VBA, SQL would be advantageous.

Rewards and benefits

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

• A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
• Private Healthcare
• SAYE (Share Save): 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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