Senior Finance Manager

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SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

SSEN Transmission is at the heart of the just transition to net zero in the UK. In the coming years, our network will be pivotal in connecting and transporting the power needed to decarbonise the UK's electricity network and in doing so power the UK's net-zero and energy security ambitions. Our business is rapidly growing, to deliver the largest investment package that Scotland's electricity system has ever seen, with a projected investment programme of over £20bn in the next 10 years. This role will support the delivery of this ambitious investment programme.

This role requires you to support the Transmission Capital Investment programme, working closely with both project teams and the wider Transmission Investment team. You'll focus on supporting large infrastructure projects at various stages of maturity within the Transmission business. As a trusted partner to Project Teams and Support Functions, you will need to exercise strong financial control and demonstrate commercial risk awareness to support decision-making, ensure compliance with financial policies, and take a proactive approach to improving business processes during a time of significant growth in the Transmission business. A solid understanding of our regulatory obligations under the RIIO price controls is essential for success in this role.

You'll be expected to work independently, tackle complex issues, solve problems, and communicate your insights clearly to guide decisions and strategy. This is a varied and challenging role where you will:

• Act as a trusted finance partner to Project Teams and support functions, delivering the ambitious investment programme. Provide robust challenge, support business objectives, and ensure project teams receive the necessary financial guidance.
• Deliver insight on the risks and opportunities in large capital projects while ensuring compliance with our obligations and corporate governance.
• Have a key focus on identification of and supporting the Transmission business on managing and mitigating commercial risk.
• Lead on the design and practical implementation of regulatory mechanisms, and lead on robust governance and insights on performance under the financial regulatory funding mechanisms.
• Have accountability for robust financial control for the Capital Project portfolio.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Extensive experience working in a finance role within capital project investments, including monthly reporting, annual budgeting, and long-term forecasting of capital projects.
• An awareness of commercial risks impacting large capital projects, and be able to support and provide insights to influence decision making and governance.
• A proactive and inquisitive approach with a strong drive for change, able to build relationships and integrate into a variety of teams, driving robust financial and commercial control.
• Confident and articulate with the willingness to challenge and support colleagues and the business in a constructive and supportive manner.
• Ability to work to tight timescales, under pressure and deliver to a high standard.

About our Business

Our SSE Finance function has a key part to play in fulfilling SSE's obligations as a UK-listed company, providing expertise and services that can be shared across the SSE Group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs. SSE operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we gather, compile, analyse and recommend on the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for SSE now, and in the future.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ' Inclusion & Diversity at SSE ' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738351671.

EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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