Industry Cost Analyst
The Industry Cost Analyst plays a key role within the Optimisation & Structuring Group, supporting our operational retail pricing function and ensuring the accurate pricing of industry non-energy costs across GB retail and generation contracts. Reporting to the Retail Pricing Lead, the role combines technical expertise, analytical capability, and commercial awareness to maintain accurate pricing models, support operational pricing activities, and provide specialist advice on industry charging to stakeholders across the business.
You will also be responsible for forecasting and maintaining industry cost data, supporting the implementation and ongoing management of new retail pricing services, and ensuring pricing reflects evolving regulatory and market changes. Working closely with teams including Sales, Trading, Operations, Risk, and Finance, you will contribute to new product development, communicates industry cost developments internally and externally, and helps safeguard the business by ensuring pricing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to information security policies.
What skills/experience do I need to be successful?
Numerical / analytical experience, ideally with some financial modelling experience;
Applied experience of modelling industry costs, including network charging and policy costs;
Understanding of the GB electricity market is required (wholesale, capacity, balancing markets) and an understanding of energy market product structures;
Understanding macroeconomic factors, which may affect industry costs (inflation, supply/demand);
Knowledge of querying databases and strong capability in Excel is required.
What sets us apart?
Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.


What does hybrid working mean to us?
Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.
What happens next?
Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.
Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.
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- Department
- Trading
- Locations
- SmartestEnergy Limited - London office - Canary Wharf
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- 45,000 - 49,700