Group Financial Controller

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Perth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK energy company is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead its finance function and ensure the compliance of financial reporting. This role requires expertise in IFRS and proven leadership skills to drive finance transformation. You will manage relationships with auditors and develop a high-performing team. The position is based in Perth with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Free online GP services

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory reporting and accounting judgements.
• Proven ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience in large, listed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Group consolidated financial statements.
• Transform the centralised Record-to-Report function.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions.
• Maintain Group accounting policies.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the CFO.

Skills

Technical expertise in IFRS

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Finance transformation

Recognized accounting qualification

Education

ICAS, ICAEW or equivalent

Job description

Base Location: Perth, Glasgow or Aberdeen

Salary: Competitive + car/car allowance + 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

We're looking for an exceptional Group Financial Controller to join SSE in a senior leadership role that is central to how we govern, report and tell our financial story as a FTSE100 listed organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to influence SSE's strategic direction as we lead the UK's energy transition and deliver sustainable value for shareholders, communities and the planet through our ongoing transformation.

As Group Financial Controller, you'll be at the heart of the SSE Finance function, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of all external financial reporting. You'll lead on Group consolidation, statutory reporting and accounting policies, ensuring full compliance with IFRS, UK Listing Rules and Corporate Governance requirements.

Your expertise will support the CFO and Finance Directors on complex transactions and emerging financial issues, while you manage relationships with external auditors and champion continuous improvement across the finance function.

You will

• Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate, compliant Group consolidated financial statements under IFRS and UK listing rules.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for transforming our newly centralised Record-to-Report (R2R) function - shaping the operating model, driving standardisation, improving controls and embedding a high-performing, efficient, technology-enabled R2R service.
• Provide expert technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and emerging issues.
• Maintain Group accounting policies, and ensuring consistent application across all business units.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the CFO and Audit Committee, managing key external auditor relationships.
• Provide effective leadership; setting clear standards, developing capability and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

You have

• Previous experience in a similar role where you were responsible for technical expertise in IFRS, consolidation, statutory reporting and complex accounting judgements.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire, develop and direct high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with credibility at senior executive and Board level.
• A strong track record in finance transformation - ideally including centralisation, operating model change, process optimisation, standardisation and/or implementing modern reporting and control tooling
• A recognised accounting qualification (ICAS, ICAEW or equivalent) with significant experience in similar large, complex or listed organisations.

About our Business

Our SSE Finance function has a key part to play in fulfilling SSE's obligations as a UK-listed company, providing expertise and services that can be shared across the SSE Group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs. SSE operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we gather, compile, analyse and recommend on the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for SSE now, and in the future.

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 341523 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.

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