SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £18 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: Perth, Glasgow or Reading
Salary: £45,400 - £68,200 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
SSEN Distribution powers 3.8million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity networks we’re ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power we need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future- proof power supplies for life’s changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects. We are in our new price control, RIIO-ED2 (2023-2028), and finance will play a key role in supporting the business in maximising our current settlement.
The Finance Support Business Partner is focussed on performance improvement, business analysis & insight, strategic business planning, budgeting, investment appraisal & forecasting activities with particular focus on capital projects. This role reports to the Finance Business Partner and responsibilities include:
- Provide proactive challenge to the business on financial performance to drive improvements.
- Advise and influence the business on strategic planning activities from a finance perspective. Work with the business to identify key risks and opportunities which will inform plans, forecasts and management reporting.
- Working with Distribution Finance colleagues, track and provide financial analysis on the capital investment portfolio including risks / opportunities, efficiency / gap analysis and pipeline of work against budget and regulatory plans.
- Provide a broad range of insightful business analysis in order to facilitate decision making and identify potential improvement opportunities, including reviews of CBA / Business Cases and benefit tracking.
- Support the Business Partnering Team to provide timely and effective forecasts, annual budget and longer-term plans considering both statutory and regulatory impacts.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to:
- Be a part or fully qualified accountant with 3 years PQ experience in a Support Business Partner / Finance Manager / Management Accountant business-interfacing role.
- Experienced in interpreting and assimilating multiple data sources, including external market data, and rendering into meaningful insight and appropriate recommendations and clear actions.
.- Have a strong background in a project driven business with understanding of contract management, project delivery and financial planning related this.
- Effectively communicate financial performance to operational colleagues to embed financial understanding within the business.
- Able to manage multiple complex projects/processes simultaneously.
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 francesca.thorn@sse.com / 01738 344763
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.
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