Senior Finance Business Partner

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 (depending on skill and experience) + car/car allowance + 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

As a Senior Finance Business Partner (SFBP), you’ll be responsible for partnering with project directors, delivery teams and other support functions on several transmission infrastructure mega projects (SSEN -T ASTI and LOTI projects) and/or portfolios of price control baseline projects & customer connections works.

You’ll act as the key financial advisor, driving commercial decision-making, governance, performance tracking and risk management and will work closely with colleagues in FP&A and Financial Control to deliver accurate financial insights, forecasts, and key project outputs. Each SFBP will have responsibility for a portfolio of projects and schemes that total between £5bn to £10bn in value. 

This role requires a combination of technical financial expertise, commercial acumen, regulatory knowledge and the ability to influence, guide and constructively challenge senior stakeholders. You’ll be at the forefront of supporting delivery of SSEN Transmission’s investment pipeline and 2030 net zero targets. 

You will

• Be a trusted advisor to Project Directors and Teams by providing strategic and commercial financial guidance and constructive challenge to drive performance and optimise outcomes.
• Act as the Finance Lead on Regulatory submissions, Project Review Boards, and other Governance and Performance forums.
• Provide accurate financial insights to Project Directors and Project teams to support decision-making, track financial performance and drive positive action.
• Lead finance in securing regulatory funding and identify risks while optimising opportunities.
• Work with the FP&A team to ensure that formal budgets and forecasts (cash and VOWD) are correctly & accurately captured in the finance budget system and all central budget reporting requirements are met.

You have

• Significant experience in a senior finance position, ideally with large capital projects or infrastructure investment experience, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. 
• The ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders in the business and within the finance function, with experience of leading on working in high value cross functional projects.  
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to constructively challenge senior stakeholders. 
• A strong understanding of commercial risks impacting major capital projects and the ability to provide strategic insights and recommendations to influence decision-making. 
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and financial governance related to RIIO price controls or similar environments (desirable but not essential). 

About SSE

SSEN Transmission is at the heart of the just transition to net zero in the UK. Over the next decade, we are poised to deliver the largest investment package Scotland’s electricity system has ever seen, with a projected investment programme exceeding £20bn. This pivotal role is central to ensuring that our ambitious capital investment programme is delivered efficiently, with robust financial and strategic support to project teams.

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 janet.gossman@sse.com 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.

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