FP&A Accountant

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

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

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

At SSE Thermal, we’re leading the way in achieving net zero targets during an exciting period of industry growth.  In this pivotal role, you’ll be involved in the financial planning and analysis for our Thermal business, working closely with our Senior FP&A Finance Manager and Joint Venture partners.  You’ll primarily be responsible for long-term financial planning and reporting of the operational Joint Ventures and will contribute to critical conversations about plant performance and long-term business plans.  This is a dynamic and supportive environment where you’ll gain exposure to senior leaders, influence decisions, and build relationships with a range of stakeholders – all while enjoying a team culture that champions collaboration, development, and success.  This is a varied and challenging role, and the key responsibilities include:

• Financial modelling of long-term forecasts for our Joint Venture companies, including the provision of financial insight and challenge, communicating the forecasts to key business stakeholders.
• Partnering with teams across the business to ensure financial plans align with performance goals.
• Conducting monthly variance analysis and preparing accurate, rolling forecasts.
• Providing insightful financial analysis to support effective decision making.
• Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial planning.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have/be:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• A strong commercial mindset, and a genuine interest in working in the energy sector.
• The ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and deliver exceptional results.
• A proactive mindset with the initiative to develop and improve financial models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.

About our Business

Our SSE Finance function has a key part to play in fulfilling SSE's obligations as a UK-listed company, providing expertise and services that can be shared across the SSE Group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs. SSE operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we gather, compile, analyse and recommend on the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for SSE now, and in the future.

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 louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671.

EXTERNAL: 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.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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