Data Analyst

Base Location: Glasgow or Eurocentral Glasgow-Motherwell

Salary: £38,966 - £45,905 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available

The role

The Procurement & Commercial (P&C) function is on a journey to become a leader in data-driven decision-making. Our goal is to embed trusted, intelligent, and connected data services into everyday workflows enabling smarter, faster and more sustainable operations.

The Data & Insights team plays a pivotal role in this transformation. We've already delivered high-impact initiatives like the DataHub (our central reporting & insights platform), a comprehensive data governance programme and launched AI solutions to business challenges. To scale our impact and meet growing demand from our users, we're expanding our team.

You will

• Deliver tailored insights through dashboards, KPIs and ad hoc analysis that support strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Procurement, Commercial and IT teams to understand user needs and translate them into data solutions.
• Support delivery of the DataHub roadmap, including the rollout of tailored role-focused dashboards and integration of external data and intelligence sources.
• Contribute to data governance, helping improve data quality, stewardship and metadata management across procurement domains.
• Design, manage, and optimise data workflows in Databricks, building and maintaining robust data catalogues and scalable, automated pipelines that enable reporting, analytics, and advanced insights across the entire procurement lifecycle.
• Enable a data-driven culture by supporting literacy initiatives and acting as a trusted partner to users across the department.

You have

We're looking for individuals who combine technical capability with strong business acumen and a collaborative mindset:

• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
• Strong experience in data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence using tools like Power BI and Excel.
• Skilled in Python and SQL for data transformation and handling large datasets.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and compelling data stories.
• Knowledge of data governance, quality management and a creative problem-solving approach.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

Our Procurement & Commercial teams help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.