Commercial Operations Analyst (m/f/d)

We are looking for a Commercial Operations Analyst to join our Commercial Operations Team in Manchester. In this role, you’ll play a key part in protecting and optimising gross margin through detailed invoice validation and data analysis. This is a hands-on role offering real impact across a complex energy business.

What Will You Do

• Conduct analysis and validation of industry invoices.
• Analyse volume data to investigate reasons for under-recoveries and gross margin leakage and liaise with internal departments and external parties to resolve issues.
• Maintain documentation of applicable working processes and keep a full audit trail of all workings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify new/unknown areas of margin leakage and develop controls to analyse and resolve any gaps.
• Lead regular meetings with internal departments to ensure queries are dealt with in an efficient manner.
• Support ongoing business initiatives/projects and liaise with internal departments to ensure needs are met sufficiently.
• Monitor and maintain external collateral processes with a view to optimising funding costs where possible.
• Maintain and develop data stores and scripts in SQL to support all gross margin analytics.

What Will You Bring

• A degree level qualification in a STEM subject, or equivalent practical experience that demonstrates strong analytical capability.
• Previous experience in the UK Power industry (desirable).
• Experience of using data and systems, particularly Microsoft Excel and SQL, to support analysis and decision-making.
• Experience of analysing data, ideally large or complex datasets, and translating findings into clear insights.
• High attention to detail and a structured problem-solving approach.
• Confidence building relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams.
• A proactive and curious mindset, with the confidence to suggest improvements and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

About Us

SEFE is an international energy company anchored in Europe, delivering energy solutions that ensure reliable and affordable supply. Our activities span the entire energy value chain – from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. With decades of trading expertise and a growing LNG portfolio, SEFE is one of Europe’s leading suppliers to industrial customers, providing more than 200 TWh of gas and power each year. We supply over 50,000 clients, from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies, we support our customers on their decarbonisation journey and contribute to the energy transition. SEFE employs over 2,000 people worldwide and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Our Benefits

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills, and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution. In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive range of financial, lifestyle and wellness benefits with the flexibility to follow a hybrid working model:

• Bonus earning potential
• Non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
• Buy / sell holidays
• Life assurance
• Medical and dental insurance (family cover)
• Range of optional flexible benefits

We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning. Join SEFE and help us secure energy supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.