THE ROLEThe Commercial Analyst role sits within the Commercial team at WiseEnergy.
This is a broad commercial position focused on managing revenues, regulatory matters, and contractual issues for a portfolio of assets in the United States.
The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial, and contractual background, with in-depth knowledge of revenue management within the renewables sector.While the primary focus is on managing assets in the Portuguese market, the role will also support WiseEnergy's broader portfolio of assets in other countriesKEY RESPONSIBILITIESMaintaining solar plant compliance with contractual requirements including drafting and issuing formal notices/communications, and if required, investigating non-compliance and resolution.Managing project company contract renewals and tendering.Work closely with the technical team to understand and strategically resolve technical issues – applying commercial resolutions to technical issues, through raising insurance claims, O&M or EPC breach notices and supporting the development of strong working relationships with project stakeholders to drive Availability and asset performance.Supporting Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) compliance and delivery.In coordination with the Finance team, preparation of project revenue budgets and forecasts as well as support the development of asset operating budgets.Managing the regulatory interface and compliance requirements alongside our advisors, e.G. data submissions for project companies under management.Responsible for budget follow-up and management, coordinating with the company's finance team the validation of costs and revenues.Supporting the company's in-house 'onboarding' process for new sites with a specific focus on understanding contracts and working internally with WiseEnergy's Finance and Technical teams to: ensure a seamless transition into WiseEnergy; extraction of relevant information into the company's bespoke contract management software; supporting the creationof respective Onboarding Report and Operating Plans; and smooth management throughout the life of each respective agreement.Updating and continued development of the company's in-house Asset Management Platform (AMP) software as required, working with Commercial teams in London, Milan and Hyderabad as necessary and with the in-house Technology team.Supporting annual Asset Operating Plans with relevant contract management information and reviews.Reporting to the client and internally and externally as required.Approving contractual invoices.Ad hoc commercial projects.SKILLS & COMPETENCIESTo be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:Excellent communication and presentation skills (in English and Portuguese or/and other European languages) - you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling.
You will be expected to draft well-written, grammatically correct emails, presentations and other communications.
When communicating verbally – whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or in meetings – you will need to be articulate and engaging.Time management & prioritization skills - the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical.Flexibility - being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelled out in your job description.Delivery focus – it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters.IT literacy - you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data, particularly Excel (intermediate-level required)Passion for our mission 'to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energyOur values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and 'bring your alpha'.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 2-3 years in a similar level role, with a strong background in revenue management and experience with US operationsBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, with experience in revenue managementProven understanding of solar energy systems and its main componentsRegulatory, property and contract knowledgeAdvanced standard MS Office suite, notably Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.Use of Power BI and Power Apps would be considered advantageousWHAT WE OFFERA busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learnInternational scope – we operate in over 8 countriesHybrid working38 days' holiday per year (including bank holidays and 3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)Private Healthcare for you and qualifying dependentsAnnual discretionary bonus.DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values.
Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold.
Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression.
The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.HOW TO APPLYIf you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to ******.
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