Hive Flex Analyst

Join us, be part of more.  We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.  About your team: At Hive, our mission is to make it greener. With a little help from our friends at British Gas we’re helping customers to be waaaaay smarter with their heating and giving them control of their homes like never before. Through our range of thermostats, EV chargers, solar panels and energy-saving light bulbs, we’re here to help every home reach its eco-energy potential, from little switches that make a big difference. We have made solid progress in our delivery of the Hive Home, but there is still a lot to do to be truly competitive in market. We must make the Hive Home a winning HEMs and a truly lovable product, as well as turning current customers into subscribers - helping customers with their Eco-tech and energy journeys. As the Hive Flex Lead, you will work closely across various teams and stakeholders to help realise value from demand response and consumer flexibility in the evolving energy system. The role will support value creation across both Hive and the wider Centrica Home customer base. You will support the value case of consumer flexibility end to end, actively engaging with the marketplace & regulators, modelling & validating flexibility revenue, supporting customer solution design for engaging with the system, contracting & unlocking volume and capability with partners and, tracking & reporting progress. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of Hives mission. Everything that we do must contribute to our overall vision; Hive is the home energy magician. Intuitive tech. Smart choices. Lower bills. About the role: Subject Matter Expert: Expertise in the flexible energy markets with a strong desire to learn. The role is to unlock value from changing energy markets and requires a dynamic view of how the external landscape is changing. To best apply what happens in market to customers, business and technology – fundamental knowledge is required. Technical Modelling Capability: Modelling and forecasting business cases for various technology entry into different markets will be critical to support decision making and prioritisation. Additionally, data based insights will support the development of customer propositions which explain flexibility in a simple way for customers and meet their needs whilst generating contribution to the business. Strong Commerciality: Analytical and commercial mindset is needed to be able to support the development of our flexibility business models, across revenue sharing and/or license and SaaS style businesses. The role will support the development of partner relationships where dynamism is required on creating mutually successful business agreements. Strategic Development: Close partner to the Head of HEMS & E2.0 Strategy, co-owning the development of a cross Centrica Home strategy for the energy transition. Strategic toolkit will be needed to ideate, create frameworks and narratives, validate with research and communicate a strategy across a broad range of senior stakeholders. Here's what we're looking for: Analytical and Commercial Skills – can demonstrate their ability to analyse data, understand market trends, identify and model business opportunities and translate that into recommendations. Data proficiency and data analytics – technically competent with the ability to us Python for modelling large data sets Strategic toolkit – Demonstrable experience solving strategic questions, creating narratives and communicating to stakeholders Leading and collaboration – motivating cross functional teams to work together towards common goals. Adaptability – can think on their feet and respond to changes in the market, business or customer need to ensure Hive stays relevant and competitive. Preferred knowledge of the Energy & Eco-tech industry, with a particular focus on home energy management systems and flexibility offerings. Why should you apply?     We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.    https://www.morethanacareer.energy/hive If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.    Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. When it comes to energy, no one does it like us. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it. We’re made up of 12 different businesses, but united by our purpose as Centrica. We’re energisers. Our journey to a greener, fairer future is powered by individuals like you. Through innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we’re not just part of the energy transition, we’re leading it. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we’re bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. If you immerse yourself in our fight to change tomorrow, you might just find your why. We’re looking for people to add to our culture – not fit in with it. We're building a community where you can be unapologetically you, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone can belong. Real inclusivity also means supporting the different realities our people face. That why we have the UK best Carers Policy and are continually building our approach to flexibility and wellbeing. Of course, we love having fun too. We’re a people place after all.