Senior Business Development & Portfolio Analyst

Fulltime, permanent position 

Closing date –  13th of February 2026

Help us create a better future, quicker 

Our Customer Business provides energy to millions of households and businesses across the UK.   At ScottishPower we want to do the right thing for our customers. We believe in fair pricing and offer a choice of tariffs to suit customer needs. We offer products that help our customers control and protect the energy in their homes and the flexibility to help customers manage their energy accounts today, tomorrow and in the future. 

At ScottishPower Customer Business, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team. This role of Senior Business Development & Portfolio Analyst sits within the UK Business Planning & Development Team reporting to the Business Development & Portfolio Manager.  

Working in a fast-moving environment, you will be a key contributor in the design and submission of all Investments, Budgets, Forecasts & Business Plans in relation to new business areas such as Smart Solutions as well as providing support to the wider Liberalised financial projections.  In addition to this, this role will play a pinnacle role in reporting of our customer numbers across the Customer Business to ensure consistency and accuracy in both internal and external reporting. 

What you’ll be doing  

• Support the production of the Smart Solutions 10-Year Business Plan in line with the overall Global Liberalised business strategy, in line with a defined timetable 

• Produce Smart Solutions annual Budget and quarterly Forecasts in line with the overall Global Liberalised business strategy, in line with a defined timetable 

• Develop a deep understanding of margins, costs and profitability within Smart Solutions 

• Support the wider production of the Liberalised Budgets, Forecasts and Business Plan where required 

• Produce outputs and analysis on actual performance against Budgets and Forecasts 

• Ad-hoc analysis in relation to Senior Management requests relating to profitability 

• Prepare weekly customer number reporting for inclusion in the CEO Weekly Report, the Weekly NLS tracker, the SVT hedge position, and monthly Global CEO Report 

• Prepare monthly customer numbers that ensure consistent use across the department 

• Prepare the monthly Reported customer number submission for Control 

• Facilitate the production of year end submissions for Internal Control, CSS, Ofgem to ensure consistency and accuracy across the Customer Business 

What you’ll bring  

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a numerate or business-related subject 

• Highly driven and focussed with strong commercial, financial and due diligence skills 

• Proven track record of precision, accuracy and attention to detail essential 

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and within a highly pressurised environment 

• Experience in developing robust financial analysis 

• Highly evolved interpersonal and communication skills and ability to form effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation 

• Ability to build relationships and influence across a wide range of stakeholders 

• Self-motivated with ability to manage time effectively 

• Advanced practical knowledge of IT desktop tools including advanced spreadsheet modelling skills 

• An orientation towards teamwork is essential 

Minimum Criteria

• Commercial delivery experience 

• Proven track record of precision, accuracy and attention to detail essential 

• Skilled communicator with effective influencing skills 

• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and remained focussed on priorities and delivery 

• Highly numerate and analytical mindset 

• Advanced practical knowledge of IT desktop tools including advanced spreadsheet modelling skills 

What’s in it for you  

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.  

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include: 

• 36 days annual leave 

• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave 

• Share Schemes 

• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding 

• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases 

• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving 

• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans 

• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments 

• Life Assurance (4x salary) 

• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support 

• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more 

Why ScottishPower 

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. 

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in. 

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].