Head of Commercial Analytics

Octopus Energy

. Lead, set priorities, coordinate, and review the work of a high-performance team of commercial and marketing data analysts .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing high-performance data teams and utilizing modern data platforms to deliver actionable insights that influence business strategy. Proficient in pricing operations, customer analytics, and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Team LeadershipSQL ExpertisePython ProficiencyCommercial AcumenData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPricing OperationsKPI DefinitionCustomer Churn AnalysisMarketing Campaign PerformanceCustomer Lifetime Value Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing Non-Technical Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

SQLPythonPandasJupyter NotebooksDbtDatabricksDelta LakeLightdashStreamlitAirflow

Industry Keywords

Commercial Data AnalysisPricingMargin OptimisationGrowth AnalyticsEnergy Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAWSKubernetesPandasPythonSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, set priorities, coordinate, and review the work of a high-performance team of commercial and marketing data analysts
Use data to guide understanding of customers and competitors
Present insights to senior leadership to influence UK and global strategy
Enable smooth price changes in response to the changing energy industry
Ensure pricing operations offer good deals to customers and comply with regulations
Define KPIs and build intuitive dashboards to explain operational drivers
Analyze customer churn, marketing campaign performance, and customer lifetime value
Prioritize and coordinate global data teams, balancing local needs with global opportunities
Act as a strategic business partner to Commercial, Sales, Marketing, and Energy Markets teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience as a manager of a high-performing data team
Hands-on expertise with modern data platforms and analytical tools, especially SQL and Python
Passion for hands-on data work and leading teams to deliver insights
Strong communication skills to influence non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership
Strong commercial acumen, preferably in pricing, margin optimisation, and/or growth analytics
Track record of delivering actionable insights that drive measurable business impact
Experience with Python, pandas, SQL, Jupyter notebooks, dbt, Databricks, Delta Lake, Lightdash, Streamlit, Airflow, Orchestra, Kubernetes, GitHub, CircleCI, AWS, Terraform, and Spacelift

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible salary approach with recruiter discussion to match experience
Perks and employee benefits through the UK perks hub
Flexible interview process and accommodations for specific needs
Inclusive work environment and equal opportunities
Support from a recruiter throughout the hiring process