Corporate Finance Analyst

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Glasgow, Perth, Dublin or London.

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

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

The role

SSE’s Corporate Finance team is central to delivering M&A, project financing, investment appraisal and financial strategy across the SSE Group.  This role offers the opportunity to work across a mix of technologies at the heart of the energy sector, including our Renewables, Thermal, Energy Customer Solutions business units, and to support investments at the forefront of the UK and European energy industry.

You will

play a key role in financial modelling, M&A transaction and investment process support.  Some of your main accountabilities may include:

• Performing advanced financial modelling on development assets, M&A, bids and project financings
• Providing financial analysis to support investment appraisals
• Supporting due diligence and investment process governance
• Inputting to Board / Executive committee papers and presentations

You have

• Prior experience in financial analysis and investment appraisal, for example in a corporate finance, transaction services, audit, accountancy or consultancy role.  Experience in the UK & Ireland / European energy sector is desired but not essential
• Highly analytical problem-solving skills, and understand three-statement and discounted cash flow valuation modelling / core valuation concepts
• Effective communication skills and can simplify messages from financial analysis, and provide high quality work on a timely and consistent basis
• Or be working towards a professional accountancy / investment related qualification, e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CFA
• Understanding of M&A and project financing processes (desired but not essential)

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.

Our Finance teams create value for all SSE business areas and play a key role in fulfilling our obligations as a FTSE100 UK-listed company. In a highly regulated and competitive environment, their experts keep us powering ahead by identifying efficiencies, providing advice and optimising our financial strategies.

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 Francesca.Palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 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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