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)

• University degree in Accounting, Economics or any Finance related discipline (First class academics).
• Minimum of three (3) years cognate experience in a similar role in the energy industry.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems, KPI trackers and performance scorecards in the energy and resources sector (Oil & Gas, Utilities, Power and Mining).
• Knowledge of 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.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new methodologies and processes.
• Mergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance, Strategy and Planning exposure an advantage.

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 the Group Finance unit.
• 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 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 behaviour, to identify patterns, trends, and potential opportunities for business improvement.
• 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.