Job Description

Business Analyst
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full Time, Temporary, 3Months+
Location: Castleford
Hourly Rate: 17.85ph - 24.77ph

Pertemps Network Group are currently recruiting for a Business Analyst to join the Connections Design team on behalf of a leading UK energy network organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that plays a key role in keeping millions of homes and businesses connected, while supporting the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

As a Business Analyst, you will provide support to the Connections Design team by analysing and improving business processes, reporting methods, and operational controls. You will work closely with managers and key stakeholders to identify areas for improvement, support change initiatives, and help deliver efficient and effective ways of working.

The successful candidate will be organised, analytical, and confident working with teams across the business. You will have the ability to review processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to delivering a high-quality service for customers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and assess delivery performance within the Connections Design team, identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and overall business performance.
• Support the management and coordination of key business controls, including risk management, audit requirements, and compliance activities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Local Work Plans (LWPs) to support team objectives and business priorities.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure company and regulatory targets are achieved, working closely with the Commercial Quality Assurance team.
• Take ownership of business processes, providing regular performance updates through weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting, highlighting areas requiring improvement or additional focus.
• Prepare and coordinate meeting documentation, including agendas, action logs, and progress updates to ensure key deliverables are tracked and completed on time.
• Support the production of management information by coordinating input from teams across the business for both routine and ad-hoc reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the Interactivity Code of Practice by managing updates, monitoring activity, and maintaining accurate records for LV/HV schemes, while supporting collaboration with Design Teams and Commercial teams on EHV schemes where required.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strong IT skills with the ability to use business systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications effectively.
• Confident in facilitating meetings, leading discussions, and working with a range of stakeholders to achieve agreed objectives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data, identify trends, and use insights to support business decisions.
• A logical and structured approach to problem-solving, with the ability to assess information, manage risks, and recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and present information to a range of audiences.
• Good financial awareness, with the ability to understand and interpret financial information where required.
• Ability to work independently, carry out analysis, and identify opportunities for improvement with minimal supervision.
• Experience of reviewing data and information to identify potential issues, trends, and areas requiring action.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while remaining organised, focused, and professional.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline, such as mathematics, business analysis, data analysis, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and reporting tools.
• Previous experience working in a Business Analyst role or a similar analytical position.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, manipulate, and interpret data to support business decisions.
• Ability to turn complex data into clear insights, identify trends, assess performance, and highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Experience using analytical techniques, including statistical analysis, to support decision-making.

Desirable:

• Experience using SQL or other data analysis tools.
• Project management experience or an understanding of project delivery processes.
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience working within a regulated industry or environment.
• Familiarity with financial and project management systems.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, business models, and key financial performance measures.
• Experience analysing and explaining financial variations and performance changes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Business Analyst looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking organisation. If you have the skills and experience, we're looking for please contact Cathryn Smedley on (phone number removed).