Commercial Analyst at Savannah Energy

Job Purpose / Objectives 

• To support the optimisation of commercial performance through analysis, tracking and reporting of contract, customer, and market data in addition to modelling of new business opportunities for timely decision making

Job & Main Specifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)

• Minimum of  three (3) years cognate experience in a similar role with a working knowledge of finance and accounting standards/principles
• Strong skills in business planning, forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling
• Proficiency in the use of data analysis tools and techniques such as Excel, SQL and data visualisation tools e.g. PowerBI, Tableau etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• M&A, Project Finance, Strategy and Planning exposure an advantage
• Working knowledge of typical midsized financial and accounting systems, KPI trackers and performance scorecards
• An interest in the energy and resources sector (Oil & Gas, Utilities, Power and Mining)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies

Education

• University degree in Accounting, Economics or any Finance related discipline (First class academics)
• Relevant post-graduate/professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, MBA etc.)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue monthly invoices to gas customers based on contractual terms
• Collate and provide revenue, collections and sales information for management reporting cycles – weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually
• Update and maintain gas accounting database for all customers with gas delivered volumes, shortfall volumes etc.
• Maintain accurate and organized datasets, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and security.
• Assist with the coordination and development of short and long-term corporate business plans and budgets including the definition of business planning assumptions and guidelines in conjunction with Group Finance.
• Conduct detailed review and analysis of performance i.e., actual spend to budget, month-to-date and year to-date analyses, variance analysis.
• Monitor and report business performance against targets/KPIs and proffer relevant mitigation/action steps.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to gas, power and renewables operations including sales, pricing, market trends, and customer behavior, to identify patterns, trends, and potential opportunities for business improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, dashboards, and presentations based on analytical findings to effectively communicate key insights and recommendations to stakeholders including management, the commercial unit, and other relevant departments.
• Conduct research on market conditions, competitor analysis, industry trends, and regulatory changes to provide up-to-date information for decision-making purposes.
• Conduct economic analysis on the viability of new opportunities: NPV, IRR, sensitivity analysis etc to provide internal justification and facilitate commercial negotiations.
• Update the corporate model to reflect value created by newly executed agreements.
• Provide support to other team members on transactions requiring data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Regular interaction with other departments including finance, operations, engineering and technical.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Commercial Manager.