Finance and Procurement Lead

SSE PLC; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a Finance and Procurement Lead at Medway Power Station. You will manage financial reporting and procurement operations, ensuring compliance and efficient budget management. Suitable candidates will have experience in financial administration and contract management, with an emphasis on problem-solving and organizational skills. The role offers a salary between £42,600 and £64,000 plus benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Free online GP

24/7 counselling service

Interest-free loans on tech

Family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration or business systems applications.
• Comprehensive understanding of budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Significant procurement and contract management experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison between the Medway Power Station Team and Corporate Finance.
• Submit annual budget and review expenditure against budget.
• Ensure accurate accounting of current liabilities.

Skills

Financial administration

Financial management

Contract management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Base Location: Medway Power Station

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 + 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

The Finance and Procurement Lead is a critical support to the Station Management Team, responsible for maintaining financial control and ensuring efficient procurement operations. In this role you will oversee financial reporting, budget management, and contract administration, while ensuring compliance with SSE standards and procedures.

You will

• Provide the primary liaison between the Medway Power Station Team and Corporate Finance.
• Collate and submit the annual budget for all expenditure categories. Uploading and reconciliation of all budget submissions to required timescales. Regular reviews with teams to reconcile expenditure against budget or forecast. Provide commentary to Finance.
• Ensure the Stations position is a true representation of current liabilities and is reflected within accounting systems. Monthly narrative on any variances and forecast.
• Oversee receipting of goods or services delivered compile and process accruals to ensure that orders are accounted for.
• Create and load CAPEX to Project Manager, review RBNI reports and administrate process between Maximo and Harmony database.

You have

• Experience of financial administration or business systems applications with knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Experienced in Financial management and reporting processes and a comprehensive understanding of budgeting and financial forecasting, planning and coordination.
• Significant procurement and contract management experience.
• Highly organised and can coordinate others to meet business goals.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to articulate complex technical issues and communicate these at all levels.

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.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.

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 Hannah on Hannah. / 01738 341147 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.