Principal Data Analyst

E.ON Next

E.ON Next, part of the E.ON group, aims to shape a sustainable energy future while making energy management straightforward for customers. As they embrace transformation within the electricity market, they’re looking for a seasoned Principal Data Analyst to contribute to their growing Data team. The role includes developing strategic data analytics solutions and mentoring junior analysts, allowing the successful candidate to grow alongside the company.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Take full responsibility for complex business challenges independently.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to identify business needs and design actionable data analytics solutions.
• Enhance and update data documentation and code libraries.
• Innovate analytical techniques to enhance data capabilities.
• Communicate data insights through storytelling and visualization to senior stakeholders.
• Co-lead learning and development for the data community and mentor junior team members.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working environment with office and home-based work.
• Regular team social events and dynamic work culture.
• 26 days holiday with an option to purchase additional days and your birthday off.
• Generous pension scheme with increased contributions after two years.
• Comprehensive parental leave benefits.
• Access to an award-winning Flexible Benefits package.
• Opportunities for talent development and networking within E.ON.
• Commitment to flexible working arrangements and promoting diversity and inclusivity.

This role requires you to have:

• Extensive experience in the retail energy sector, specifically with market-wide half-hourly settlement.
• Seven or more years of experience as a senior or principal data analyst.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and curiosity.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms for data pipeline development, ideally with DataBricks.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development processes.

You would benefit from having:

• Proficiency in visualization tools, preferably Tableau.
• Experience with advanced analytics techniques like modeling and segmentation.
• Comfort working in dynamic, empowered environments.
• Strong team collaboration and communication abilities.
• A degree or master's in fields such as statistics or mathematics.

Employment is subject to a basic DBS check. E.ON Next encourages equal opportunities and maintains an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.