Senior Deputy Director, Corporate Finance & Strategy

SSE plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc in the UK is seeking a Deputy Director of Corporate Finance to drive long‑term financial strategy, oversee investments, and shape capital allocation across the group. You will work closely with the Director of Corporate Finance and senior leaders to deliver commercial insight and robust financial recommendations.

This senior role requires a proven record in large acquisitions and disposals, advanced modelling, and funding strategies within energy or a capital‑intensive industry; CFA/ACA

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading acquisitions, disposals and other major transactions in financial services or a comparable sector.
• Advanced expertise in valuation, financial modelling, investment appraisal and project finance.
• Strong understanding of long‑term funding, credit ratings and cost of capital.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and provide clear recommendations on major investments.
• Experience in energy sector or capital‑intensive industries is a plus.

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.
• Support the Group’s long‑term financial strategy, planning and funding, including credit ratings, cost of capital, hurdle rates and capital allocation.
• Support Group valuation, defence planning and investment appraisal, ensuring robust assumptions, returns, scenarios and commercial challenge.
• Lead acquisitions and disposals from initial appraisal through due diligence, structuring, negotiation, approval, and completion.
• Build strong relationships across SSE’s business units and provide clear recommendations on financing, transactions, investment priorities, and major capital decisions.
• Interface with Strategy, Treasury, and IR to optimise financial strategy, funding decisions, and external financial narrative.
• Provide visible and inclusive leadership across Corporate Finance, developing capability, supporting talent and building a high‑performing, collaborative team.

Skills

Acquisitions leadership

Valuation & modelling

Funding & capital allocation

Negotiation & judgement

Stakeholder management

Education

CFA, ACA or equivalent qualification

Job description

SSE plc in the UK is seeking a Deputy Director of Corporate Finance to drive long‑term financial strategy, oversee investments, and shape capital allocation across the group. You will work closely with the Director of Corporate Finance and senior leaders to deliver commercial insight and robust financial recommendations.

This senior role requires a proven record in large acquisitions and disposals, advanced modelling, and funding strategies within energy or a capital‑intensive industry; CFA/ACA