Finance Manager

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Finance Manager for their Renewables team. This permanent, full-time role involves overseeing the financial control of their operational onshore wind portfolio, managing monthly processes, and leading a team of finance professionals. The ideal candidate has a professional accounting qualification and strong leadership skills. Located in Scotland, the role offers competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Free online GP

24/7 counselling service

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification with practice or industry experience.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Ability to deliver high quality financial statements and liaise with auditors.
• Excellent time management skills to balance competing deadlines.
• Solid understanding of core financial systems and general accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month end process, ensuring accuracy through review and approval of key journals.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accountants and finance analysts.
• Ensure compliance with Group financial control policies.
• Oversee transition of completed projects into the operational portfolio.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification

Leadership and team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of IFRS and FRS101

Job description

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Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £50,100-£75,100+ 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

Join us within the R2R Centre of Excellence team on our journey to shape the future of finance as we focus on continuous improvement, technical expertise and innovation where we will have the opportunity to deploy modern technology in a way that we have not been able to do before. This role is for a Finance Manager within our Renewables team; you will initially oversee the financial control of our wholly owned operational onshore wind portfolio within the Centre of Excellence. Your responsibilities will include delivering a smooth month end general ledger close, managing key account reconciliations and ensuring compliance with external statutory financial reporting requirements. You'll take the lead on annual statutory audits, collaborating closely with external auditors and members of the renewables finance within the business unit. As part of the centre of excellence you will work collaboratively alongside other finance team members to drive best practices in reporting and processes across SSE Finance. In this role you will:

• Lead the month end process, ensuring accuracy through the review and approval of key journals.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accountants and finance analysts to achieve their full potential.
• Take ownership of year end and half year processes, including the preparation and audit of statutory accounts.
• Ensure compliance with Group financial control policies, including oversight of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee the seamless transition of completed development projects into the operational portfolio, while continuously improving processes to meet financial control requirements.

You have

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

• A professional accounting qualification with practice or industry experience, in addition to up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and FRS101 accounting standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team through effective planning, organisation, and prioritisation of tasks.

• Ability to deliver high quality financial statements and liaise with auditors. Strong analytical skills with ability to research, understand and resolve a wide range of finance issues.
• Excellent time management skills to balance competing deadlines and deliverables across diverse stakeholders, along with the ability to manage expectations and adapt to changing business needs.
• A solid understanding of core financial systems and general accounting procedures, coupled with flexibility, professionalism, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering quality work under pressure.

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 [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.

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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