Principal Data Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Principal Data Analyst to join our growing Data team.

As an expert in data and analytics, this role will be responsible for working with the business to understand their strategy and plans and provide relevant and impactful data analytics and insights.

The role will focus on deliverables for our financial stakeholders. As well as proactively inputting on maturing our data capability, through bringing in new and innovative approaches, and mentoring the junior team members.

The ideal person for this role thrives in fast paced environments with high levels of empowerment; and is passionate about making a difference.

You are excited to create insights and resolve complex business problems.

You enjoy the start-up mentality and are happy to roll up your sleeves: no job is too big, or too small, while also comfortable to find more scalable solutions as we mature our capability.

You want to be part of growing the company, and therefore to grow with the company.

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

• Taking ownership of the more complex business needs, owning them end to end with minimal levels of support.

• Consulting with senior stakeholders across the organisation to understand their business needs and  determine the best data / analytics approach delivering value from our data in a clear and actionable manner.

• Operating as a trusted data and analytics expert, knowing what data is available, and comfortable innovating on new analytical techniques identifying and sharing opportunities to advance the data capability.

• Delivering value and impact to senior stakeholders, and various forums, using excellent “storytelling” and visualisation techniques in an engaging and simple manner.

• Responsible for co-leading the learning and development plans across our data community and mentoring junior members of the community.

• Responsible for updating existing documentation, including data catalogue, and code libraries, sharing knowledge and continuously growing best practice every day.

• Working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of ownership and empowerment with a strong growth culture.

Are we the perfect match?

• Proven excellent experience as a principal / senior data analyst, ideally 7+ years.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and high levels of curiosity.

• Advanced SQL and python skills.

• Strong experience with data visualisation tools.

• Experience working with cloud platforms, to build data pipelines.

• Experience with Git, or similar, using branches and pull requests for collaborative development.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage non-technical audiences.

• Ability to drive change and deliver value from data.

• Degree/Masters or equivalent in a relevant field e.g. statistics, mathematics etc. 

• Proven experience within a finance related role.

It would be great if you had:

• Energy retail experience.

• Experience with advanced analytics techniques including modelling and segmentation.

• Experience working with our existing tech stack - Databricks, Git, Tableau.

• A strong working knowledge of industry settlement flows.

Here’s what else you need to know:

• Role may close earlier due to high applications.

• We’ll have regular team socials and lively team chats.

• Competitive salary.

• Location - London - E.ON Next, 47-53 Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6PB or Nottingham - E.ON Next office, Trinity House, 2 Burton St, Nottingham NG1 4BX  - with travel to our other sites when required.

• Working environment: Flexible hybrid working – a blend of in the office and home working. 

• Work life balance – we work Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM to service our customers and make sure they have an unforgettable experience. 

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays each year – this includes a guaranteed day off for your birthday if you want it. 

• Generous pension scheme (you contribute 5%, we contribute 6%, increasing to 10% after 2 years).

• Excellent parental leave allowance. 

• The chance to choose from our award-winning Flexible Benefits package which includes the option to buy up to 10 days holiday a year. 

• We’ve exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career. 

• For all successful candidates.  Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone. 

We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we’re happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share, remote working and variable start and finishing times.