Finance Controls Lead — 18-Month Contract

SSE plc; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Finance Controls professional on a 18-month fixed-term contract/secondment. The role focuses on strengthening the financial control framework, providing assurance and insightful reporting, and partnering with senior stakeholders across Finance and the business.

Location options include Glasgow, Perth, London, Reading or Havant, with 50% travel expected. You will act as a trusted advisor, drive first-line control excellence, and collaborate with IT to streamline processes,

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, ICAS, IIA or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of finance processes, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at senior levels.
• Analytical and commercial mindset with problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to change.
• Continuous improvement mindset and curiosity to push for better.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to first-line teams, helping them maintain robust financial controls, lead assurance cycles, and provide insightful and value-adding reporting to key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across the business and Finance, including Finance Directors, Controllers, Process Leads, and external auditors.
• Champion training and upskilling initiatives to maintain a culture of control excellence and ensure the first line have the necessary skills and understanding.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance to enhance processes and integrate controls seamlessly into operations.
• Continuously evolve the financial control framework and processes to keep pace with business change and the latest thinking.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Change management

Financial controls

Education

ACCA/ACA/ICAS/IIA

Job description

SSE plc is seeking a Finance Controls professional on a 18-month fixed-term contract/secondment. The role focuses on strengthening the financial control framework, providing assurance and insightful reporting, and partnering with senior stakeholders across Finance and the business.

Location options include Glasgow, Perth, London, Reading or Havant, with 50% travel expected. You will act as a trusted advisor, drive first-line control excellence, and collaborate with IT to streamline processes,