Finance Manager Group Services

Base Location: Glasgow

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100+  performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. 

Working Pattern: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract  | Full Time  | Flexible First options available 

The Role

The role leads on the delivery of robust financial control for the SSE Group Services entities, which provide essential corporate functions such as Legal, HR, Property and IT services to the SSE Group and its business units.

You will be responsible for

- Leading on the month end process and reporting, providing clear and insightful commentary on operational and capital expenditure

- The ownership of key financial controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.

- Managing the audit process and the preparation of subsidiary statutory financial statements.

- Driving team and organisational performances, by identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvements.

- Supporting people development and leading the Group Services financial control team.

You have

- A qualification with a professional accounting body (e.g. ICAS, ACCA or CIMA)

- The Ability to filter information to gain a big-picture perspective

- Experience developing or implementing new ideas, processes or ways of working to bring about positive change and value. 

- The ability to analyse situations, appraising options and having the confidence to make the judgment on the best option.

About SSE 

'SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.'

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 Fran on 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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