Graduate Pricing Analyst

The Energy Revolution 🎉

Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. Established in 2019 by industry experts, we bring together a diverse combination of talent to foster continuous sustainable growth. We challenge the existing marketplace with our leading, tech-driven, and customer-focused approach. Our passion for innovation and dedication to exceptional service sets us apart.

At Valda Energy, we live by our core values: communicate, collaborate, own it, embrace change, and put the customer first. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and evolving culture. From introducing new benefits to offering structured training opportunities and hosting frequent social events, we ensure our employees thrive.

Perks That Power Your Journey ⭐️

• Annual Salary between £26k to £28k 
• Company annual bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a length of service award increasing up to 30 days, plus an extra day off during your birthday month
• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health
• Access to The Grid, our employee engagement and rewards platform, giving you exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers, wellbeing resources, recognition tools, and more
• Life Insurance policy, providing coverage at four times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance
• Enjoy an array of complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options in our office
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 4%
• In-house learning and development team devoted to nurturing your talent, unlocking potential and propelling you towards being your best
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £500), monthly team events, annual company events & recognition awards  

How You Will Energise Our Team 🤝

We are seeking a talented Graduate Pricing Analyst to join our Commercial team! The successful candidate will assist the Pricing Manager in developing, maintaining and optimising pricing models and supporting strategies that ensure competitiveness, profitability, and compliance in the energy supply market. The role requires a motivated and analytically-minded individual with a keen attention to detail and naturally inquisitive nature. This is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a dynamic industry and be an integral part of Valda’s ongoing success story.

The day-to-day responsibilities will involve but not be limited to the following:

• Support the delivery of accurate and competitive product pricing, ensuring all pricing remains both commercially viable and value-adding throughout the duration of customer contracts
• Monitor and analyse market trends to anticipate changes that could impact pricing strategy, assessing associated risks and opportunities
• Maintain accuracy across cost elements of end-user pricing, ensuring they remain reflective of current market conditions and applied with appropriate granularity
• Review and validate historical cost assumptions across the existing portfolio to identify variances, trends, or areas for improvement
• Assist in the ongoing development and refinement of pricing models and price books used across Electricity, Gas, and Renewable product lines and sales channels
• Provide timely updates to the Pricing Manager regarding cost changes, enabling accurate forecasting and informed business decision-making
• Contribute fresh ideas and innovative approaches in response to industry developments, supporting continuous improvement in pricing methodologies and strategy
• Uphold best practices in data integrity and quality control, ensuring all analysis and outputs are accurate, transparent, and aligned with business standards

The Spark We'Re Looking For 🔍

• A minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a STEM discipline or a related analytical field
• Strong academic background with a B grade or above in A-Level Mathematics (or equivalent quantitative subject)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manipulate data, use formulas, and create models or reports confidently
• Exposure to or interest in data analytics and programming tools such as SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, R, and/or Python (highly desirable)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from complex datasets
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business needs and timescales
• Naturally inquisitive mindset with a keen interest in data accuracy, quality, and integrity
• Commercial awareness or an interest in understanding how data influences pricing, profitability, and business strategy (advantageous) 

If you like the sound of this role, we encourage you to apply even if you aren’t confident that you meet all of the requirements – you may be just who we’re looking for. We are extremely proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. To make your recruitment experience with us accessible to you, we encourage you to let us know if you have any individual requirements. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team on joinus@valdaenergy.com