Application Guide
How to Apply for Senior Business Development & Portfolio Analyst
at Iberdrola
🏢 About Iberdrola
Iberdrola is a global energy leader accelerating America's clean energy transition with sustainable power solutions, distinguished by its industry-leading ethical practices and commitment to decarbonization. Working here means contributing to tangible climate action while being part of a multinational corporation with a strong presence in the UK's renewable energy sector.
About This Role
This Senior Business Development & Portfolio Analyst role involves supporting Smart Solutions' 10-Year Business Plan and producing annual budgets/quarterly forecasts aligned with Global Liberalised strategy. You'll develop deep understanding of margins and profitability while preparing critical weekly/monthly customer number reports for CEO-level decision-making, directly impacting Iberdrola's strategic direction in the UK market.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves analyzing Smart Solutions financial data to update forecasting models, collaborating with business development teams on margin analysis, and preparing weekly customer metrics for executive review. You'll spend significant time ensuring data consistency across reports while contributing to long-term strategic planning documents that shape Iberdrola's UK market approach.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Iberdrola Is Looking For
- A degree-qualified professional with strong numerical/business background who can demonstrate precision in financial modeling and spreadsheet analysis
- Someone with proven commercial acumen who can analyze margins, costs, and profitability within Smart Solutions specifically
- An individual with exceptional attention to detail who has experience producing executive-level reports and maintaining data consistency
- A communicator who builds effective working relationships while handling complex financial due diligence for business planning
📝 Tips for Applying to Iberdrola
Quantify your financial modeling achievements - specify the complexity of spreadsheets you've built (e.g., 'developed 50-tab forecasting model with Monte Carlo simulation')
Highlight any experience with multi-year business planning in energy or utilities sectors, particularly around clean/smart solutions
Demonstrate understanding of Iberdrola's Global Liberalised business strategy by referencing their UK renewable projects in your application
Include specific examples of maintaining data consistency across reporting systems, as this is explicitly mentioned in the job description
Show how you've prepared CEO-level reports previously, emphasizing the executive communication aspect of the role
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your experience with long-term business planning (specifically 10-year plans) and quarterly forecasting processes', 'Demonstrated ability to analyze profitability metrics within specific business units like Smart Solutions', 'Examples of creating executive-level reports that influenced strategic decisions', "Alignment with Iberdrola's clean energy transition mission and ethical business practices"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Iberdrola's specific Smart Solutions offerings in the UK market and their recent projects
- → The company's Global Liberalised business strategy and how it applies to UK operations
- → Recent Iberdrola UK announcements about renewable energy investments or partnerships
- → UK government policies affecting smart energy solutions and clean energy transition
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting generic financial analysis examples without specific reference to business planning or forecasting
- Failing to demonstrate understanding of the energy sector or Iberdrola's clean energy focus
- Overlooking the importance of data consistency and CEO-level reporting requirements in your application
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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