About us
United Utilities' (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality water for a more prosperous, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We are proud to be ranked #11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. These include:
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- A 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working
Our projects are designed to be environmentally and socially responsible and will offer you opportunities to learn and grow throughout the project cycle. As part of our team, you will benefit from a range of training and development programs, such as AMP Project Management Qualifications (PMQ), CIPS professional membership/chartered status, leadership coaching, professional accreditation and mentoring. We are here to support you in reaching your full potential and thriving in your career and beyond.
The role
Are you looking for a rewarding career that combines your passion for large-scale and sustainable projects that benefit the environment and society with ongoing professional and personal development? If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you at United Utilities (UU) as a Commercial Business Analyst in Warrington, Cheshire.
As a Commercial Business Analyst, you will manage the day-to-day spend analytics and business intelligence requirements, supporting the Market, Sourcing and Supplier Collaboration teams in their savings & benefits opportunity assessments, strategic decision making and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also collaborate with commercial experts to tackle challenges unique to our industry and, through utilising your skills and experience, will contribute significantly to our success and help UU achieve our goals.
In joining us, you will have full exposure to the organisation, our major contracts and our largest industry partners. Stakeholder engagement is vital for this role. You will therefore need to build strong working relationships, manage key internal and external stakeholders effectively and provide expert advice to our contractors and the wider enterprise.
We are excited to offer you a flexible and hybrid working model that lets you balance your work and life and enjoy the benefits of working with us wherever you are. In-person site attendance in Lingley Mere, Warrington is required three days per week to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, alongside some travel to other sites in the North West and flexible hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend sites more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the team, environment and your role.
United Utilities offer dynamic and long-lasting options that will help you grow professionally and personally and you will have the chance to enhance your skill, knowledge and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a positive difference for the North West of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the UU family!
Key accountabilities
- Conduct in-depth spend analysis to uncover savings opportunities and support the Commercial team's savings targets.
- Maintain and enhance the Commercial team's balanced scorecard with key performance metrics.
- Respond swiftly to analytics requests from Market, Sourcing, and Supplier Collaboration teams for savings assessments.
- Oversee the implementation of low-risk digital technology investments and support significant digital technology initiatives.
- Regularly update SAP spend category taxonomy and supplier data for accurate spend and trend analysis.
Skills & experience
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Experience using spending/analytices platforms/systems such as; Tableau, Power BL, Exasol, Alteryx or similar
- Demonstrable stakeholder management and/or business partnering experience with internal and external teams
- Educated to a Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or Engineering degree standard OR equivalent skills, knowledge and experience