Jobbörse

Business Analyst  

Location – Ipswich, Hybrid (2 days per week in office)

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About the role:

As part of the Commercial Transformation team, our Business Analysts enable effective decision-making, delivering a mix of both strategic and regulatory driven change, ensuring the right solution is delivered to the business
You’ll support the development of compelling and robust business cases founded on accurate root cause of analysis; supported by detailed impacts analysis, evidence-based decision making and benefits measurement. You will have exposure to a wide range of Drax’s business activities.
Working with the business and IT you’ll analyse solution options and recommend the best solution for the business, ensuring the right solution is delivered by defining detailed business requirements and modelling the as-is and to-be states, including processes, information, systems and people.
You’ll communicate and champion the change, supporting stakeholders to both understand and measure benefit realisation in order to validate success.

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll have significant experience of working within a similar role and you'll be able to demonstrate your experience within business analytics within commercial transformation. 
Drawing upon your experience, you’ll be adaptable, working across a varied level and range of projects.  A qualification within Business Analytics or similar would be highly desirable but not essential.

Organised and structured, you’ll be well versed in dealing with a wide range of project documentation, keeping it up to date and relevant in a timely manner.
Your capability to assimilate large volumes of information and translate it into business problems, requirements and solutions will be fantastic – as will your ability to make recommendations based on that information, combined with your understanding of stakeholder need.
The team is a busy one, working at pace in an often evolving environment, so you’ll need to be adaptable and resilient, and enjoy working in a continual improvement environment.
You’ll enjoy a challenge, like variety and relish working in a complex environment. With a proven track record as a Business Analyst, you will have a wide range of analysis skills in your toolkit.
You will have strong facilitation, communication, presentation, collaboration, organisation and stakeholder management skills as well as experience in business analysis techniques, be highly driven with the ability to innovate.

We understand the benefit of flexibility within your working week. You'll will be required to work from the Ipswich office a minimum of 2 days a week and also be flexible to travel to other Drax locations as and when is required (notice shall be provided). 
Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

• A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
• Private Healthcare with Vitality
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
• Personal accident cover
• Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here .
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How to apply:

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