Commercial Analyst – Data Centres, Industrials

Octopus Energy

. Own the project model for each opportunity, including generation, BESS, flexible load, network cost, capex, opex, revenue stack, IRR, and downside cases .

Posted 9/18/2026contractLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, including DCF and IRR, while possessing advanced knowledge of GB/European power markets. Capable of developing project-specific models and supporting customer proposals through effective presentations and quantitative analysis.

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Financial ModellingAdvanced ExcelPython ProgrammingGB/European Power Markets KnowledgeProject Finance Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ModellingDCF AnalysisIRR CalculationQuantitative AnalysisScenario ModellingSensitivity Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

AuroraPLEXOS

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure DevelopmentRenewables DevelopmentEnergy TradingProject FinanceCapacity Market

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the project model for each opportunity, including generation, BESS, flexible load, network cost, capex, opex, revenue stack, IRR, and downside cases
Build project-specific models while developing tools and standard assumptions for the growing pipeline
Price customer offers based on load profiles and reliability requirements, using tariffs, PPAs, tolling, or availability-based structures
Model storage and flexible load across wholesale, Balancing Mechanism, ancillary services, and Capacity Market
Quantify network charges, curtailment, and connection options
Develop internal and external presentations supporting customer proposals through final investment decisions
Track live projects against approved cases, including spend, milestones, and connection dates
Identify and quantify regulatory changes, including connections reform, REMA, and network charging
Support term sheets and diligence from indicative stage to signing
Participate directly in final investment decisions for innovative power projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years in a numerate commercial role, such as infrastructure or renewables development, project finance, banking, energy trading or origination, strategy, or energy consultancy
Financial modelling from first principles, including DCF, IRR, scenarios, and sensitivities
Advanced knowledge of GB/European power markets and network and connection costs
Advanced Excel and Python
Ability to turn messy, incomplete problems into clear recommendations
Quantitative degree in economics, engineering, finance, maths, or physics, or equivalent experience
Nice to have: datacenter, large industrial load, or behind-the-meter/private wire project experience
Nice to have: BESS revenue stacking experience
Nice to have: PPA, tolling, or connection agreement taken to signature
Nice to have: Aurora, PLEXOS, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible salary matching based on experience
Employee benefits and perks through the UK perks hub
Flexible interview process and accommodations
Inclusive work environment and equal opportunities
Career development in a culture with autonomy, learning, and new-ground projects