Senior Deputy Director, Corporate Finance & M&A

Sse Enterprise; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Deputy Director of Corporate Finance to lead the corporate finance function and collaborate with senior leaders across the Group. You will shape long-term financial strategy, oversee acquisitions and capital allocation, and drive high-impact investment decisions.

A CFA/ACA or equivalent qualification is preferred, with extensive leadership experience in a capital-intensive industry. This is a senior, permanent, full-time role requiring strategic influence, robust financial

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading acquisitions, disposals and other major transactions.
• Advanced expertise in valuation, financial modelling and investment appraisal.
• Strong understanding of funding, cost of capital, hurdle rates and capital allocation.

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Group Director of Corporate Finance, leading the team and representing the function at Group Executive Committee and Board level when required.
• Support long-term financial strategy, planning and funding including credit ratings and capital allocation.
• Lead acquisitions and disposals from initial appraisal through due diligence, structuring, negotiation and completion.
• Build relationships across SSE's business units and provide clear recommendations on financing and investment priorities.

Skills

Acquisitions leadership

Valuation

Financial modelling

Investment appraisal

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Education

CFA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

SSE is seeking a Deputy Director of Corporate Finance to lead the corporate finance function and collaborate with senior leaders across the Group. You will shape long-term financial strategy, oversee acquisitions and capital allocation, and drive high-impact investment decisions.

A CFA/ACA or equivalent qualification is preferred, with extensive leadership experience in a capital-intensive industry. This is a senior, permanent, full-time role requiring strategic influence, robust financial