Data Analyst

Unternehmensbeschreibung

Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years. We now want to make fossil free living possible, and we are driving the transition to a sustainable energy system.

The Business Unit Hydro Power Plants Germany operates and maintains the largest German storage portfolio and is active in all short-term power markets. The fleet of pump storage plants is an integral part of the energy transition, offering both flexibility and reliability to the system.

Stellenbeschreibung

We, the Data Innovation team, develop and operate our own Databricks centered platform to provide actionable insights, aiming to transform our portfolio and support fossil freedom. By leveraging data, we identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and align strategies with organizational goals. Through continuous learning and new analytical techniques, we drive innovation, ensuring informed decision-making and tangible results.

As Data Analyst you are responsible for independently implementing solutions to gain new insights. This involves not only using various analytical tools on the data platform but also contributing to its development in collaboration with the Senior Technology Architect, Senior Data Engineers, and Senior Data Scientists.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Provide analytical support to address operational challenges and improve the commercial performance of the Business unit/Business area and the company.
• Apply statistical methods to extract meaningful insights from data.
• Embed yourself in business teams, addressing their challenges with data-driven insight
• Communicate analytical results effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Identify new data sources to enhance the depth and variety of analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet data requirements.
• Identify patterns and trends in data.
• Develop clear visualizations and interactive dashboards for complex data analysis.
• Regularly monitor key performance indicators to ensure goal achievement.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support short-term business decisions.
• Maintain data models to support reporting and analysis requirements.
• Manipulate data effectively using SQL and Python.
• Proactively identify and resolve data-related challenges.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy through careful review and validation.
• Automate recurring analysis tasks to improve efficiency.
• Document data analysis processes, methods, and outcomes.
• Adhere to ethical standards and data protection regulations when handling sensitive data.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong time management skills

You like to make a difference. You think that complex challenges are the perfect target for your creativity. You have a strong drive to ask questions. You think that the status quo is optional. You thrive working in a responsible role and being held accountable for the results. You embrace helping others in the team and contribute to a greater goal.

Qualifikationen

Your Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for conducting meaningful data analyses.
• Industry knowledge of energy markets and asset optimization for relevant analysis.
• Proficient in SQL and Python for effective data manipulation; Spark experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with query and database systems to support analysis processes.
• Experience in creating impactful visualizations to convey data insights.
• Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods for data interpretation and analysis.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Excellent communication skills to present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to align data analysis with business goals (business acumen).
• Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and development in data analysis.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and share insights.
• Proactive problem-solving approach to address data-related challenges.
• Adaptability to changing data sources and evolving business needs.
• Commitment to ethical data practices and adherence to data privacy regulations.
• Efficient time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only fulfill 70% of the criteria. We are looking for inspiring colleagues that share our vision and appreciate a trust-based work environment. Please be honest about your skillset. Learning will be an integral part of the role so don’t be afraid to be transparent about things you can improve on.

Zusätzliche Informationen

Location: 

flexible (Berlin, Hamburg or Hohenwarte) 

Our offer:

competitive remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to contribute to real change. We offer attractive employment conditions including 37h/week, 30 days of vacation, state-of-the-art office buildings, up to 20 days of working from abroad, generous home-office policies and a company pension scheme. Employer subsidized public transport, JobBike and a budget for fitness and health. 

More Information: 

We welcome your application in English or German, no later than, 01.11.2024.

For further information on this position, please contact Philipp Cüppers via philipp.cueppers@vattenfall.de. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Lukas Berthold via lukas.berthold@vattenfall.de.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, Validata.

We look forward to receiving your application. 

Background on Purpose and Vision

Data Innovation, part of Business Unit Hydro Power Plants Germany, provides actionable insights to shape the future of our portfolio by applying cutting edge technology to solve some of the big challenges of our time. We are working for fossil freedom by creating an actual pathway to change how the company acts and operates. We strive to create new ways and apply new methods to understand the world around us and improve our understanding of everything that affects our business. Besides commercial aspects of the portfolio, we apply our analytics skillset to questions like our carbon impact, societal aspects, and sustainability initiatives. The best understanding of the environment we act in enables us to determine the necessary next steps to compete in and contribute to the energy transition.

By leveraging data, we can identify opportunities to deliver strategic perspective, enhance efficiency and reduce emissions. Our team collaborates closely with other departments to ensure our strategies align with broader organizational goals and regulatory requirements. We are committed to driving innovation through continuous learning and the adoption of new analytical techniques. Engaging with stakeholders at all levels, we ensure our actionable insights lead to informed decision-making and tangible results. Ultimately, our mission is to support the transition to a sustainable energy future while maintaining profitability and competitive advantage.

We continuously monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to stay ahead of the curve and integrate the latest advancements into our work. Our focus on predictive analytics allows us to anticipate market shifts and prepare for future challenges proactively. Through transparent reporting and data visualization, we make complex data accessible and actionable for all stakeholders. We foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team to leverage diverse perspectives and expertise. By investing in the professional growth of our team members, we ensure that we remain at the forefront of data and analytics.

To achieve our ambitious goals, we are expanding our team with several key roles. Each position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of fostering innovation and driving the energy transition. As a Data Analyst, your ability to turn raw data into valuable insights through dynamic dashboards and detailed reports will be vital. Your clear communication of findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders will ensure our data-driven initiatives are well-understood and effectively implemented. Join us to play a critical role in supporting strategic business decisions and contributing to our sustainability and efficiency goals.