R2R Finance Analyst

SSE plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible First options

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE plc is hiring for a Record to Report (R2R) Finance Analyst to join the Centre of Excellence. You will support month-end, prepare journals and reconciliations, and help maintain robust controls across the R2R function.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with Flexible First options and a hybrid working pattern, spending about half the week in Glasgow, Perth, or Dublin offices. A focus on problem solving and continuous improvement will be central to the role.

Qualifications

• Experience within finance, or relevant further education.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to investigate discrepancies.
• Continuous improvement mindset with curiosity to find better ways of working.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage priorities.
• Collaborative and supportive approach with emphasis on high standards and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, half-year and year-end reporting activities to deliver accurate financial information.
• Prepare journals, reconciliations and reporting outputs, investigating variances and key movements.
• Support execution of financial controls with robust documentation and audit trails.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify, raise and resolve discrepancies and reporting issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to standardise processes and strengthen controls across R2R.

Job description

Base Location:

You’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following office locations Glasgow, Perth or Dublin

Salary:

£28,400 - £42,600 (UK) or €38,400 - €57,600 (ROI) + 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 SSE's Record to Report (R2R) Centre of Excellence as an R2R Finance Analyst and become part of a collaborative team that plays a vital role in delivering accurate, timely and well-controlled financial information across the Group. Working across areas such as General Ledger, Revenue, Projects and Fixed Assets, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities while developing your accounting knowledge and experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, continuous improvement and working in a supportive environment where safety, wellbeing, integrity and high standards are at the heart of everything we do.

You will

• Support month-end, half-year and year-end reporting activities, helping to deliver accurate financial information in line with Group reporting deadlines.
• Prepare journals, reconciliations and reporting outputs, investigating variances and supporting the review of key financial movements.
• Support the execution of financial controls, maintaining robust documentation, audit trails and supporting evidence.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to identify, raise and resolve discrepancies, process exceptions and reporting issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to standardise processes, enhance efficiency and strengthen controls across the R2R function.

You have

• Experience within finance, or relevant further education, alongside a genuine interest in developing your accounting knowledge and career.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify issues and escalation matters clearly where appropriate.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with curiosity and enthusiasm for finding better ways of working and supporting positive change.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to agreed timescales.
• A collaborative and supportive approach, with a commitment to maintaining high standards, strong controls and a safe, inclusive working environment.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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 351816 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.

If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.