Lead Cost Analyst

Base Location: Aberdeen, Perth, Reading or Portsmouth

Salary: £41,583 - £48,583 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 15-month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available - hybrid role 50% office based

The role

We a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Cost Analyst to join our team!

As a Lead Cost Analyst you will be managing a team of Cost Analyst’s and working closely with Project Manager’s.

We are looking for a great people manager with a proven track record of leading, coaching and motivating teams.

You will

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• • Lead, develop and grow the skills and capability of the Cost Analysts through rigorous implementation of performance management. Drive success within the team by ensuring that procedures are followed.
  • Identifying improvements to the operational job closure process in line with our regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Delivery Project Manager’s to investigate refund and overspend reasons and anomalies. Ensure we adhere to Ofgem guidelines whilst maximising gross profit.
  • The financial monitoring of a programme of Connections work, including successful financial management of projects.
  • Lead the financial function, establishing the appropriate project controls and reporting to support successful delivery through individual Projects Managers. 

You have

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

• • Previous experience as a cost analyst and good business knowledge of how a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) business, or similar market operates, including an understanding of the financial operation and reporting.
  • Experience with governance and gateway requirements for project expenditure to enable management of projects to time and budget. You will use your financial knowledge to enable forecasting of income and expenditure on projects.
  • You will also have a relentless desire to find problems and resolve issues to drive a lean process.
  • Comfortable with Microsoft packages such as Excel. Knowledge of PROMIS and Harmony would be highly advantageous, however training will be provided.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential and the ability to comfortably deal with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external. Experience of managing a team would be beneficial but is not essential.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 [RESOURCING.CONSULTANT]@sse.com / 01738 xxxxxx 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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