Aylya Isuf

• Leading the preparation of OFTO cost submissions for DBB FTV, coordinating input from finance, technical, legal, and land teams to ensure robust and auditable data for Ofgem.
• Supported the ITV negotiations for DBB, helped with correcting errors and in reincluding costs that were disallowed by Ofgem.
• Supported the QP (Qualifying Project) and TEC (Transmission Entry Capacity) stages for DBC as well as the InTV submission, reviewing and ensuring accurate information is provided as part of preparations for the next OFTO Tender Round.
• Contributed to the drafting of an initial Information Memorandum (IM) for DBC and a Signposting Report for DBB in alignment with Ofgem’s tender round requirements.
• Fostered strong working relationships with Ofgem representatives involved in the Cost Assessment process, facilitating open communication and collaboration.
• Developing and maintaining internal tools and trackers to streamline OFTO transaction processes, enhance data accuracy, and driving continuous improvement by implementing lessons learned and aligning internal processes with regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic analysis and commercial insight to maximise value recovery from OFTO asset sales across SSE’s offshore portfolio.

OFTO (Offshore Transmission Owner) Transaction Team, SSER

• Supported projects through various stages of cost assessment in the OFTO process while maintaining communication with OFGEM.
• Managed the Supplementary Questions process for DBB and assisting in a benchmarking analysis and a reconciliation for DBA as part of the OFTO audit process.
• Showed enthusiasm for taking on new responsibilities and contributing to team objectives.
• Ownership of creating a process map of the team's responsibilities to help streamline the overall OFTO process across the business and help enhance communication with wider teams and external stakeholders.
• Gained understanding of project finances and the commercial implications of technical decisions.

Partnership Funding, SSE Group

• International Funding Landscape Analysis – researched suitable funding opportunities in line with SSE's international priorities.
• Supported innovation projects in funding applications and worked with international teams and external stakeholders.
• Worked on 3 Transmission projects that successfully secured government funding.
• Worked with the Ossian wind farm team and a US partner to submit an R&D funding application for an innovative floating turbine anchor.
• Carried out a Horizon Europe programme analysis and delivered a company wide webinar on EU funding opportunities.
• Enhanced the team's Power BI Dashboard to serve as a resource for year-end financial reporting and a weekly tool for team meetings.

Onshore Investment Management, SSER

• Delivered €335K in annual savings by renegotiating electricity contracts with Airtricity for ROI onshore wind farms.
• Supported JV Management Committee and Board meetings, and contributed to early-stage co-location project planning.
• Conducted portfolio-wide analysis of constraints, curtailments, and ancillary services strategy.
• Led cost and profitability reviews for onshore wind assets, including O&M analysis
• Contributed to successful T-4 2027/28 capacity market bids for Hadyard, Drumderg, and Artfield.
• Developed competitor benchmarking for BM pricing and carried out REGO and ROC price analyses.

Business Planning, Energy Markets

• Experience in gas and electricity markets, Day-Ahead market analysis (including demand and wind forecast analysis) and presenting market updates to operations managers.
• Supported the team in planning Day-Ahead thermal and hydro asset generation.
• Helped in training a new analyst in the team who took over from me.
• Enhanced excel skills & developed coding and data analysis skills on Data Camp.
• Helped maintain positive and supportive team environment, contributing to overall team success by meeting targets and working flexibly.

• Achieved top-ranking status in weekly sales charts within the first week after training.
• Successfully promoted SSE's products and services to small and medium-sized enterprises, contributing to revenue growth and helped customers transfer onto 100% green energy contracts while meeting my personal sales targets.

• Built strong customer relationships through professional communication and effective issue resolution. Supported team goals in a fast-paced, target-driven environment by stepping in as supervisor and leading training initiatives.