Finance Summer Placement

Start Date: Commencing June 2027

Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £26,239 per annum (pro rata) + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family

Working Pattern: Full Time | 3 month Summer Placement |  Flexible First options available 

Put your learning into practice and discover a career in Finance

A Finance Summer Placement at SSE is an opportunity to experience what working in finance is really like. You'll apply the skills you're developing at university, learn from experienced finance professionals and contribute to a business investing in the UK's energy future.

What is the Role?

Finance is at the heart of how SSE makes decisions. As we invest in the infrastructure, technology and people needed to support the transition to net zero, our Finance teams provide the insight and expertise that help us understand performance, manage risk and make informed investment decisions.

During your summer placement, you'll join one of our finance teams and gain practical experience in a professional working environment. Depending on where you're placed, you could gain exposure to areas such as:

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Treasury
• Corporate Finance
• Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

You'll work alongside experienced colleagues, contribute to meaningful work and develop skills that will support both your remaining university studies and your future career. Most importantly, the placement is an opportunity to explore whether a career in finance is right for you and experience what it's like to work at SSE.

What We're Looking For

You'll be in your third year of university and returning to university after your summer placement. Your degree doesn't need to be in Finance or Accounting. We welcome students from any degree discipline who can demonstrate an interest in developing their commercial and financial understanding.

You'll likely be someone who:

• Enjoys working with data and information to solve problems.
• Is curious about how organisations make financial and commercial decisions.
• Communicates clearly and builds positive working relationships.
• Is organised, adaptable and keen to learn.
• Takes ownership and looks for opportunities to contribute.

About SSE

We’re helping shape the future of electricity.

A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland.

We're investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the future electricity system

We’re accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark. We offer diverse career opportunities across the UK and Ireland, agile working and excellent benefits.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, 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 Graduates@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.

Ready to apply?

All applications should be submitted online.  The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. 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.

SSE is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role as it does not currently meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. To be eligible for this role, candidates must therefore have the legal right to work full time in the UK for the duration of the Placement from June 2027 to September 2027 without requiring sponsorship from SSE.

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