Business Analyst

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office - Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness

Salary: £35,200 to £52,800 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

You will

• Lead PMO service delivery for internal governance activities, recommend solutions to strengthen PMO services by thoroughly mapping and analysing operational processes, pinpointing inefficiencies and bottlenecks, and driving improvements through process redesign, optimised data workflows, and enhancements to digital systems and tools.
• Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards, transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that support decision‑making.
• Automate workflows and business processes using Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power Automate, Power Apps), improving efficiency, and reducing manual effort.
• Perform advanced data analysis, identifying trends, patterns, and anomalies to inform business recommendations and continuous improvement.
• Build strong, positive relationships and collaborate with cross‑functional teams, gathering requirements, defining problem statements, and translating business needs into effective data‑driven solutions.

You have

• An understanding of SSEN Transmission’s business, goals and values, with familiarity of the LCP framework and the energy sector, including the licence obligations the business operates under.
• A degree or relevant experience in process or change management, business analysis or continuous improvement, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) alongside solid capability using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams and SharePoint). Industry recognised Practitioner Certificate is required.
• Experience in project or process management, ideally with exposure to supporting an internal PMO function.
• Confidence leading discussions and meetings, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671 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.

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