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Job description

The Business Analyst will provide analytical and regulatory support to Phoenix Energy’s Regulatory Affairs and Transportation Services teams. The role focuses on analysing data, preparing financial and economic assessments, and supporting compliance with regulatory requirements set by external authorities. The Business Analyst helps the company manage regulatory risk, support efficient operations, and inform decision making across the business.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Transportation Services Manager and Regulatory Manager in matters relating to operational and strategic regulation.
• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of the regulatory regime in Northern Ireland, including an understanding of all gas market sectors.
• Develop an excellent working knowledge of gas industry rules on how gas networks must operate and interact with suppliers and customers within Northern Ireland
• Produce financial, economic and analytical assessments to support business requirements, minimise regulatory risk and maximise regulatory operational performance.
• Establish and maintain positive, constructive working relationships with key stakeholders, including the Utility Regulator, Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, gas suppliers and other network operators.
• Play an active role in the implementation of change within Phoenix through effective liaison with departments across the business.
• Provide analytical and administrative support as directed by the Transportation Services Manager or Regulatory Manager to support regulatory and transportation service activities.
• Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues, contractors and partnering agencies to ensure an integrated contribution to Phoenix Energy’s corporate objectives.
• Observe and comply with policies and procedures for Health and Safety at Work and observe and continually promote equal opportunities and customer care in compliance with organisational aims and objectives.
• Participate in learning and development activities that develop personal effectiveness and assist in improving performance in the role.
• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required in line with the level of responsibility of the post and in order to meet the changing needs of the organisation.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of Respect All, Dynamic, Forward Looking, Serving Community Needs and Excel Together.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a numerate, business or legal-related discipline OR 3 A-levels (or equivalent) with a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a relevant business environment.
• Experience in analytical techniques and computer modelling of business activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter capable of working independently and delivering solutions within tight timescales.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g. energy, water, transport, telecoms, financial services or public sector) would be advantageous.
• Post-qualification experience in a relevant business environment.
• Experience with database development or data management tools (e.g. Access, SQL, or equivalent) would be beneficial.