Business Assurance Analyst

About our Business

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which could invest in excess of £40bn across the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

About the Role

Base Location:  Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth.

Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

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

We have an exciting opportunity opening for the role of Business Assurance Analyst to join the SSE Thermal business. Reporting into the SSE Thermal Business Assurance Manager, you will work in a dynamic and demanding yet supportive environment. As a Business Assurance Analyst, you will support the business in ensuring the Thermal Business Unit operates in a fair and ethical manner, and is compliant with all regulatory, legal and stakeholder obligations through effective and timely risk-based reviews and monitoring activities.

Some of your main accountabilities will include:

- Working with the business to assess, prioritise and mitigate business risks.

- Undertaking assurance reviews to verify obligations are being met in areas of risk across the business, producing and communicating accurate reports reflective of findings.

- Assisting in the understanding, interpretation, and communication of regulatory and legal ‘Rules & Codes’ relevant to the Thermal business.

- Assisting with monthly and annual assurance reporting activities.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to be able to demonstrate the following skills:

- Ability to learn, challenge and develop the assurance framework.

- Work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.

- Excellent attention to detail, particularly in reporting, spreadsheets, and documents.

- Comfortable working with a variety of different IT packages, including SharePoint,  Power Bi, and the Microsoft Office suite.

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 Hannah hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147

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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