Finance Tech Lead: AI-Driven Transformation

SSE plc; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discount

Gym membership discount

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an experienced Finance Technology Lead to shape the finance function's AI and digital innovation. Based in Scotland, you will spend time in Glasgow or Perth and lead high-impact transformation programs, delivering a technology roadmap that strengthens controls and drives business value.

You will partner across Finance, Technology and the wider business to enable responsible AI, automation and advanced analytics, while building a culture of curiosity and learning.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering Finance technology transformations including AI and automation.
• Experience at the intersection of Finance, Technology and business change.
• Influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption of new technologies across the organisation.
• Deep understanding of Finance controls, governance, data management and risk.
• Qualified accountant with senior Finance leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the Finance AI and technology strategy with a clear roadmap.
• Champion AI and intelligent automation to improve insight and decision-making across Finance.
• Partner with Finance, Technology and business teams to align solutions and deliver change.
• Lead a portfolio of digital transformation initiatives with governance and value realisation.
• Foster curiosity, coaching teams to adopt new tech safely and compliantly.

Skills

AI in Finance

Finance tech leadership

Stakeholder influence

Governance & risk

Data management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

SSE plc is seeking an experienced Finance Technology Lead to shape the finance function's AI and digital innovation. Based in Scotland, you will spend time in Glasgow or Perth and lead high-impact transformation programs, delivering a technology roadmap that strengthens controls and drives business value.

You will partner across Finance, Technology and the wider business to enable responsible AI, automation and advanced analytics, while building a culture of curiosity and learning.