Finance Manager – Central and Consol FP&A

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

Salary: £50,100 - £62,500 + 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

The Finance Manager – Central and Consol FP&A will join the Renewables Finance team, reporting to the Head of P&L – FP&A, and will be responsible for consolidated cost reporting and the accurate forecasting and budgeting of capitalised and recharged SSER salaries. The role also involves coordinating financial processes across a diverse cost base, supporting technology teams, and providing finance business partnering to Central and Corporate cost centres.

You will

• Own and develop the capitalisation and recharge model, ensuring accurate reflection of capital/joint venture project impacts on the SSE Renewables P&L, including reporting, budgeting and forecasting of capitalised/recharged salaries.
• Lead month‑end, forecasting and budgeting for Central and Corporate cost centres, managing the budget process and providing finance business partnering to Renewables Executive Committee members and support functions.
• Deliver consolidated operating cost analysis across SSE Renewables, partnering with Financial Control and Business Units on month‑end reporting, forecasting and variance narrative for a diverse cost base.
• Support strategic planning and performance initiatives, including cost efficiency tracking, 10‑year planning, and ad‑hoc financial analysis (e.g. hedging, pricing, GP forecasts and consolidation).

You have

• Post qualified experience as a fully qualified accountant
• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical capability, with well‑developed process improvement and financial modelling skills.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, with confidence to challenge constructively and make well‑reasoned decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across a range of audiences

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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