Internal Audit Manager

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

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + 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

As a Group Internal Audit Manager, you’ll play a key role within the SSE Group Internal Audit Function, helping to deliver meaningful audit, assurance and advisory work that supports the organisation’s success. You’ll take ownership of projects from initial scoping through to delivery and reporting, working on a range of complex and strategic reviews.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong business insight with a collaborative approach, and who enjoys building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to influence positive, lasting outcomes.

What you’ll do

 - Lead and deliver audit, assurance and advisory projects across a variety of business areas, guiding work from planning through to completion.

- Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, supporting them in identifying practical, value-adding solutions.

- Explore and apply innovative approaches to assurance, including the use of technology, data analytics and AI to generate deeper insights.

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the function by leading initiatives that enhance efficiency, impact and overall value.

- Support, coach and mentor colleagues, including Internal Auditors and Graduates, fostering a culture of learning, confidence and development.

What you’ll bring

- A professional Internal Audit or Accountancy qualification, with at least two years’ post-qualification experience in a relevant role.

- A strong understanding of audit and assurance best practices, with the confidence to apply these in a practical and thoughtful way.

- Clear and engaging communication skills, with the ability to connect with a wide range of stakeholders.

- Sound business and commercial awareness, with the ability to see the bigger picture and develop balanced, pragmatic solutions.

- A growth mindset, with a genuine commitment to continuous improvement—for yourself, your team and the wider organisation.

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 Group Risk & Audit teams support SSE in meeting all risk management responsibilities, including UK Corporate Governance Code obligations. They undertake assurance reviews to help identify and mitigate against any risks that could impact our performance, integrity, solvency or liquidity.

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 Janet.Gossman@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?

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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