Power Commercial Analyst at VEV Services Limited in UK

About VEV

VEV specialises in designing and implementing scaled enterprise fleet solutions. Our expertise lies in optimising fleets, charging infrastructure, and operations to maximise the benefits of transitioning to sustainable transportation. With a wealth of experience in delivering comprehensive turnkey charging solutions at scale, we are committed to guiding organisations through a seamless transition towards a greener future.
If you are passionate about sustainable transportation, innovation, and making a positive impact, we invite you to join us at VEV. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking projects, collaborate with industry experts, and drive meaningful change in the world of e-mobility.

About the role

At VEV we are growing our power optimisation commercial function, aimed at creating additional value for C&I customers through using our VEV IQ platform. Our smart charging algorithm bridges between power markets, the needs of the EV fleet, and our ability to forecast and control when charging can most optimally occur. Working across the business, the successful candidate will be helping to shape a core pillar of VEV.
The Power, Flexibility & Optimisation function has the following responsibilities:

Lead thinking within VEV on the role of power optimisation as a scalable pillar within the business to drive long-term value creation
Identify and build partnerships to provide market access for VEV and our customers in power supply and power flexibility services
Partner with customers to understand their current and future needs for power and design commercial structures to create value and manage risk
Collaborate across VEV, particularly with the Product and Projects functions, to clarify needs and ensure alignment with the roadmap for VEV’s digital platform and with project design specs
Provide ongoing account management to customers to ensure that they understand their ongoing costs and risks, along with opportunities to create additional value

Role and Responsibilities

Partnering with C&I customers to frame power supply, flexibility and optimisation opportunities, analysing their needs, and developing power supply proposals in collaboration with VEV’s C&I retail supply partners
Analysing meter data, bill validation, cost of power (including hedging activities), and reconciling any errors
Supporting the new connection process for power supplies to ensure metering requirements are met, including working with project teams, meter operators and power suppliers
Preparing for and delivering monthly account reviews with VEV’s power supply & optimisation customers
Analysing and maintaining an internal database of non-commodity cost components, and staying abreast of industry changes
Developing Excel models to support cost forecasting for C&I power supply

Experience and qualifications required

Background: Minimum of 3 years in a commercial analyst role within the energy sector, with a focus on C&I (non-domestic) retail electricity markets, e.g. at a C&I energy retailer, consulting firm, or TPI/broker
Experience: Detailed understanding of the components of C&I retail power supply price structures; experience of benchmarking and comparing differing offers; knowledge of the trends of non-commodity price components
Knowledge: A solid understanding of how the GB physical power system operates, how transmission and distribution costs are recovered, and the fundamentals of the wholesale electricity market
Knowledge: Ability to analyse and model energy flows in a microgrid to balance generation (e.g. solar), battery storage, consumption and grid import/export
Analytical skills: Proficient in Excel models and data analysis
Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to non-technical stakeholders

Desirable attributes:

Awareness of GB power flexibility markets / revenue opportunities
Experience with Power BI for data visualisation or Python for data analysis
A good understanding of project economics
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

VEV is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Learn more about our existing projects and vision for the future at https://www.vev.com.

Power Commercial Analyst

Job Description - Power Commercial Analyst

About VEV

About the role

Role and Responsibilities

Experience and qualifications required

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