Performance Accountant - Hybrid Role: Budgeting & Insight

ScottishPower; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Double‑matched pension up to 10%

Share Schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Technology vouchers

Job summary

ScottishPower is seeking a Performance Accountant in Glasgow (Hybrid) to support monthly results, forecasts and budgets. You will provide insightful analysis of financial and operational performance, challenge assumptions, and influence decision-making across the business.

Strong accounting background and experience with budgets, forecasting, and governance are essential. You’ll collaborate with finance and operations teams to deliver strategic objectives, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong analytical and commercial awareness.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial performance reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to handle large data sets and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly results, forecasts, budgets and long‑term plans.
• Provide detailed analysis and commentary on financial and operational performance.
• Challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and suggest improvements.
• Maintain governance over budgets, spend, and financial controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication

SAP

Tools

SAP

Finance systems

Job description

ScottishPower is seeking a Performance Accountant in Glasgow (Hybrid) to support monthly results, forecasts and budgets. You will provide insightful analysis of financial and operational performance, challenge assumptions, and influence decision-making across the business.

Strong accounting background and experience with budgets, forecasting, and governance are essential. You’ll collaborate with finance and operations teams to deliver strategic objectives, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits