Commercial Finance Manager Onshore Wind, Solar & Battery

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Perth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE Renewables seeks a Commercial Finance Manager to partner our Onshore Wind, Solar & Battery assets, focusing on performance, budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning. The role reports to the Head of Commercial Finance OWSB and works with senior stakeholders across the UK, Ireland and Europe, including the face of finance for monthly results and forecasts.

Base locations include Glasgow or Perth with permanent roles and Flexible First options.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years post qualified experience in a Business Partner / Finance Manager / Management Accountant role with experience solving business issues of similar scale and complexity.
• Experience interpreting and assimilating multiple data sources and rendering into meaningful insight and actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, embedding financial understanding and challenging constructively.

Responsibilities

• Report, analyse, and advise on the components of asset gross profit in OWSB; perform month-end management reporting for financial decision making.
• Prepare, coordinate and lead Directorate forecasts, budgets and long-term planning with stakeholder sign-off.
• Evaluate investment decisions and assess commercial opportunities across OWSB with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial and JV teams to identify risks/opportunities and calculate sensitivities.
• Support broader projects and workstreams for the OWSB business as required.

Job description

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

Salary: £59,800 - £89,800 + {performance-related bonus} + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Flexible First options available

The role

We have an exciting opportunity to join SSE Renewables as a Commercial Finance Manager to partner our Onshore Wind, Solar & Battery ("OWSB") business focussing on the performance of the OSWB operational assets in the UK, Ireland and Europe. The role will concentrate on business analysis & insight, budgeting & forecasting activities, strategic business planning and performance improvement.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance OWSB and partnering with various senior business stakeholders, being the face of finance for the business with the core responsibility of the delivery of the monthly results and forecast, annual budget and 10-year plans.

You will

• Report, analyse, and advise on the components of asset gross profit in OWSB. Execution of month-end management reporting to ensure the appropriate MI is being used in decision making by both Finance and the Business.
• Prepare, co-ordinate and lead robust Directorate forecasts, budgets and longer-term planning including stakeholder sign off, providing financial insight and challenge as necessary to ensure budgets are accurate, realistic, and aligned with the broader SSER strategy.
• Support on evaluating investment decisions and assessing commercial opportunities across OWSB - collaborating with the Commercial, Corporate Finance and Business teams.
• Work with the Operational and Commercial Teams as well as JVs to identify key risks and opportunities which will inform plans, forecasts and management reporting. Calculate sensitivities in relation to risks/opportunities identified.
• Support broader projects and pieces of work for the OWSB business as required.

You have

• 2-4 years post qualified experience in a Business Partner / Finance Manager / Management Accountant business-interfacing role with experience of solving business issues of similar scale and complexity.
• Experience in interpreting and assimilating multiple data sources and rendering into meaningful insight and appropriate recommendations and clear actions.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, to embed financial understanding within the business, and with the confidence to challenge constructively.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

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 [e-mail] / 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.