Octopus Energy
Power BI and Data Analyst
Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.
As part of the wider Octopus Energy group, Octopus Renewables sources, invests in and actively manages a range of utility scale renewable energy assets. We are looking to expand our team as we continue to scale our investments base of c£3.5bn.
Since entering the renewables market in 2010, Octopus Renewables has grown to become the largest investor of solar power in Europe and a leading investor in onshore wind. We currently manage an increasingly global portfolio of renewable energy assets. The operational portfolio includes over 250 energy generating companies, delivering revenue in excess of £250m pa.
We are seeking a Power Bi and Data Analyst to join the Octopus Renewables team. Reporting to the Business Operations Manager within the Fund Management and Operations team, this role requires an individual who is skilled in building Power Bi reports who has a genuine interest in driving improvements in data availability and quality. In an evolving world with growing and changing data sources, this role will be required to help transition to new technology and underlying data systems as we grow our business.
What you'll do
- Working with stakeholders, gathering requirements and developing visual reports, KPI scorecards, and dashboards that wow stakeholders using Power BI desktop
- Create customised charts and custom calculations as per requirements
- Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) with clear objectives and consistently monitor
- Migrate and reconnect existing Power Bi reports to new data sources
- Convert business requirements into technical specifications and decide timelines
- Build financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, Invoice status, Financial KPIs such as EBITDA and Fund Metrics)
- Ensure that information is provided to regularly update external facing websites
- Seek to improve existing reports, identifying improvements and efficiencies
- Trouble shoot and respond to ad hoc requests
- Willingness to learn new tools / technologies in line with evolving business strategies
- Understand business requirements in BI context and understand and design data models to transform raw data into meaningful insights
- Manage processes to onboard new renewable assets and collect the data required
- Manage regular data validation processes for operational and financial performance of renewables assets
- Able to connect data sources, import and transform data for business intelligence
- Work with data scientists and data teams to design and rebuild the data model in a data lake
- Analytical thinking for translating data into informative reports and visuals
- Document process, models, designs, and solutions and able to explain, represent, and discuss with the team
What you'll need
- Experience of 2 or 3 years working with Power BI, or any data-specific roles.
- Comprehensive knowledge of data design, data modelling, data management, and data visualisation
- Must be able to see the big picture and communicate insights - able to drill-down data and visualize data in the best possible way through charts/reports/dashboards.
- Financially literate and understand P&Ls, Balance Sheets and Cashflow statements
- Ability to interact with business as well as technical teams
- Strong communication and client management skills
- Ability to learn and respond quickly to the fast-changing business environment
- Ability to multitask and excellent interpersonal skills
- Apply learned lessons into future solution considerations
- Stay updated with advancements and best practices in design and development
- Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach
- Ability to work in an agile environment with a focus on continuous improvement
Why else you'll love it here
- Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about!
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If this all sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
At Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your race, gender identity, sexuality, age, family or civil status, disability, religion, or ethnicity.
Octopus Energy is a dynamic EnerTech company focused on transforming the energy sector by providing 100% sustainable energy solutions. Our mission is to drive the global renewable energy revolution and make clean energy more accessible and equitable for everyone.
- Founded
- Founded 2015
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Electric Utilities
Data Analyst