Junior Volume Forecasting Analyst

Yu Energy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK energy supplier is looking for a Junior Volume Forecasting Analyst to join their Trading and Pricing team in Nottingham. This role involves developing customer demand models and supporting trading operations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a numerate discipline and be comfortable with analysis under pressure. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in the dynamic energy sector.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Annual leave purchase

Training and development opportunities

Recognition and reward

Day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• A degree in Maths, Science or similar numerate discipline.
• Highly numerate with an unparalleled attention to detail.
• Experience in the energy industry is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong computer proficiency and in particular Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive models to predict customer demand.
• Support the Trading team with analysis and scenario modelling.
• Translate analysis into tangible actions for decision making.
• Support day to day running of the trading desk.

Skills

Highly numerate

Attention to detail

Experience in Python

Strong computer proficiency in Excel

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Maths, Science or similar numerate discipline

Job description

Junior Volume Forecasting Analyst

Application Deadline: 16 February 2026

Department: YUR - 2140 - Trading

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Nottingham

Compensation: £28,000 - £30,000 / year

Description

Junior Volume Forecasting Analyst

Reports to: Senior Risk and Forecasting Analyst

Location: Nottingham Head Office

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week

As a Junior Volume Forecasting Analyst, you will be a part of an experienced Trading and Pricing team responsible for the purchasing of circa 4 TWh of gas and power per annum for our portfolio of business customers. You will be responsible for the development of analysis and modelling during a time of exceptional volatility in energy markets, becoming increasingly involved in strategy development as your career progresses.

This is an exciting role within a fast paced and critical function of the business. We are looking for exceptional and highly numerate people that are self‑driven, reliable and have an acute attention to detail, to power our growth. Could you be part of our success story?

What We Need from Yü as a Junior Volume Forecasting Analyst

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing:

• Development of comprehensive models to predict customer demand including, but not limited to, growth modelling, predicting behavioural changes, weather adaptions and portfolio segmentation analysis.
• Support the Trading team with detailed analysis and scenario modelling relating to customer demand.
• Translation of detailed analysis into tangible actions, supporting on driving these forward to decision and implementation.
• Development of robust processes to support in the management of the traded position and exposure of the business.
• Support the team on the day to day running of the trading desk and resolution of operational queries.
• Ad hoc support on reporting for internal and external purposes.

About Yü

If you have what it takes, you could be just what we’re looking for…

• A degree in Maths, Science or similar numerate discipline.
• Highly numerate with an unparalleled attention to detail and confident delivering incremental change towards the end goal.
• Experience in the energy industry within a forecasting, trading or pricing department is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in Python, or alternative programming knowledge is beneficial.
• Strong computer proficiency and in particular Excel.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary service.
• Self‑motivated with an ability to work independently.

Yü Come First

We have a wide range of benefits for our employees including:

• 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Annual leave purchase
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee perks and support
• Recognition and reward
• Day off on your birthday
• Plus many more

Yü Energy are one of the UK’s fastest growing business gas, electricity and water suppliers, supplying thousands of companies across the UK. On a mission to shake‑up the UK business energy market, our winning combination of expert, personal service and competitive prices are specifically tailored to the needs of commercial customers.

For more information visit our website www.yuenergy.co.uk/careers