Support Finance Business Partner

Base Location: Havant, Perth and/or Glasgow

Salary: £50100 - £75100  + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. 

Working Pattern:  Fixed Term Contract OR Secondment - 12-18months | Full Time | Flexible First options available 

The role 

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity networks we’re ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power we need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future- proof power supplies for life’s changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects. We are in our new price control, RIIO-ED2 (2023-2028), and finance will play a key role in supporting the business in maximising our current settlement.

The Bridge Finance Support Business Partner will focus on supporting our Bridge Transformation programme. This programme is to implement a range of new strategic systems that will deliver significant financial benefits following implementation. This role will be a key finance resource providing business analysis & insight, along with strategic cost control of the project programme including forecasting and risk analysis. The role will also be involved in tracking and recognition of benefits from the programme

You will 

- Provide proactive challenge to the business on financial performance to drive improvements.

- Be a key finance contact for the Strategic Development Leads on the project and be able to support, advise and influence the business on project cost control and have the ability and knowledge to undertake deep dives on capital project costs.

- Advise and be able to identify project risks and opportunities and being able to link this to the project programme and alignment to projected benefits that the programme will deliver. The Support Business Partner will have a clear understanding of the benefits to be delivered and will link with the Finance Business Partners to ensure these are included in forecast and budgets within the respective business areas.

- Provide a broad range of insightful business analysis in order to facilitate decision making and identify potential improvement opportunities, including driving cost efficiency and benefit tracking.

- Ideally some knowledge of cloud computing and Software as a Service (SAAS) to ensure we correctly account for costs incurred within the project programme.

-Support the Business Partnering Team to provide timely and effective forecasts, annual budget and longer-term plans considering both statutory and regulatory impacts.

You have 

- Be a part or fully qualified accountant with a solid background and  previous experience in a Support Business Partner / Finance Manager / Management Accountant business-interfacing role.

- Experienced in interpreting and assimilating multiple data sources, and rendering into meaningful insight and appropriate recommendations and clear actions.

- Ideally knowledge of Oracle EBS suite and excellent excel and presentational skills.

- Have the ability to build effective relationships with both internal staff and external companies / contractors playing key deliverable roles in this programme.

.- Have a strong background in a project driven business with understanding of contract management, project delivery and financial planning related this.

- Able to manage multiple complex projects/processes simultaneously

About SSE 

'SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.'

Our Finance teams create value for all SSE business areas and play a key role in fulfilling our obligations as a FTSE100 UK-listed company. In a highly regulated and competitive environment, their experts keep us powering ahead by identifying efficiencies, providing advice and optimising our financial strategies. 

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 francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 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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