Graduate Commercial Analyst
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The Energy Revolution 🎉
Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. Established in 2019 by industry experts, we bring together a diverse combination of talent to foster continuous sustainable growth. We challenge the existing marketplace with our leading, tech-driven, and customer-focused approach. Our passion for innovation and dedication to exceptional service sets us apart.
At Valda Energy, we live by our core values: communicate, collaborate, own it, embrace change, and put the customer first. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and evolving culture. From introducing new benefits to offering structured training opportunities and hosting frequent social events, we ensure our employees thrive.
How you will Energise Our Team 🤝
We are looking for a motivated and analytical Graduate Commercial Analyst to support the development, performance, and optimisation of our commercial propositions and sales support function. You will help turn data into actionable insight, supporting pricing and proposition decisions while improving processes and commercial performance. You will work closely with the Commercial Product & Propositions Manager and wider teams to deliver reporting, analysis, and continuous improvements.
This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate with strong Excel and analytical skills to develop their commercial acumen in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. You will gain hands-on experience, structured support, and exposure to key areas of the business as you build your career in commercial analysis and insight.
The day to day responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Support the production of regular and ad hoc reporting on sales performance, propositions, and TPI channel activity
Assist in analysing trends in pricing, conversion, margin, and customer behaviours to help identify risks and opportunities
Contribute to the development of commercial recommendations through clear, data-led insight
Support competitor and market analysis, including tracking pricing and proposition movements
Assist in the development and ongoing optimisation of commercial propositions
Help ensure data accuracy and consistency across commercial reporting and models
Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation through data and insight
Maintain and update key commercial reports, dashboards, and Excel models
Respond to data requests and support stakeholders across the business
Provide analytical support for projects, business cases, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support the Commercial P&P Manager in preparing materials for senior stakeholders
The Spark we're Looking For 🔍
A minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent), ideally in a STEM, Economics, Finance or related analytical discipline
A recent graduate with a strong analytical mindset and a genuine interest in developing a career in commercial insights
Exposure to tools such as Power BI, SQL or similar data/visualisation tools (desirable)
An individual motivated to gain hands-on experience across pricing, sales performance and commercial decision-making
The ability to work confidently with data, identify trends and translate findings into meaningful insights
Excellent attention to detail, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present data and insights clearly to a range of audiences
A collaborative team player, comfortable working cross-functionally within a fast-paced environment
Strong Excel capabilities (including formulas, pivot tables and data manipulation)
Perks that Power Your Journey ⭐️
Annual Salary up to £28k
Company Annual Bonus Scheme
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (Increasing to 30 Days with Service) + Birthday off
Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health
Access to The Grid – Employee Engagement & Rewards Platform (Retail Discounts, Wellbeing Resources & Recognition Tools)
Life Insurance (4x Salary Coverage)
Employee Assistance Programme (Confidential Support & Guidance)
Complimentary Snacks, Drinks & Lunch Options in the Office
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Up to 5% Employer Match)
In-House Learning & Development Team Focused on Career Growth
Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 Bonus)
Monthly Team Events, Annual Company Events & Recognition Awards
If you like the sound of this role, we encourage you to apply even if you aren’t confident that you meet all of the requirements – you may be just who we’re looking for. We are extremely proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. To make your recruitment experience with us accessible to you, we encourage you to let us know if you have any individual requirements. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team on joinus@valdaenergy.com
- Locations
- Bicester
About Valda Energy
We are energy specialists for small businesses. Offering both electricity and gas, presenting a viable alternative to the current crop of energy suppliers. British-owned and based in Oxfordshire, with senior management expertise in managing and operating successful energy supply businesses in the UK.