Internal Financial Controls Manager

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About the Role

Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.

Salary: £47,600- £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Group Finance to join a new Finance Controls Centre of Excellence (“CoE”) which will support SSE Finance’s strategic priority to protect, manage and control our business, delivering excellence in financial controls and risk management. Under the Group’s “4 Lines of Defence” approach, the Finance Controls CoE will provide Second Line assurance, SME input and and change management support to SSE’s Finance teams.

The Internal Controls Manager at SSE will report to the Head of Internal Controls driving the maintenance and development of our internal controls over financial reporting framework. Working closely with Finance and IT stakeholders, the role will help to shape SSE’s control landscape, ensuring compliance and fostering continuous improvement. Acting as a trusted advisor, the Internal Controls Manager will provide guidance, support and subject-matter-expertise, empowering 1st line teams to fulfil their responsibilities effectively.

What do I need?

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

- Strong knowledge of typical process controls and the supporting documentation.

- A command of GAAP, SOX, and COSO.

- Knowledge of a controls based audit approach.

- Experience of using Controls /GRC tools.

- Proven track record of successful and on-time delivery of controls improvements.

- ACCA, ICAS, or ACA, or an international equivalent. Or Internal Audit, IIA. Ideally 2+ years in PQE in a large organisation or in practice.

Use of MS365 suite as well as Visio. 

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 francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763.

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.

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