Senior FP&A Analyst

SSE PLC; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Wellbeing benefits (online GP, 24/7 상담

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a qualified FP&A professional for a 12-month fixed contract or secondment, based in the UK with a hybrid pattern requiring 50% time in Glasgow or Perth. The role focuses on high-quality financial planning, analysis and reporting to enable commercial decision-making and drive performance improvements.

You will work with the Centre of Excellence and Finance Business Partnering teams to deliver insightful information to key stakeholders, supporting variance analysis, budgeting,

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAS, ACCA or CIMA, or working towards one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly reporting packs with variance analysis and commentary.
• Support budgeting and forecast processes including data collation and system uploads.
• Contribute to capital expenditure forecasts through strategic reviews with Finance Partners.
• Build data-driven insights to support commercial decisions and performance improvements.
• Assist in automation of reporting and adoption of new tools and AI.
• Support regulatory reporting including ED3 planning.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Presentation

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Education

ICAS/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Glasgow or Perth

Salary:£44,000 - £62,000+ performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:12 months fixed contract or secondment | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

The role supports the Distribution FP&A team to delivery high quality financial planning, analysis and reporting. The role will support in the delivery of insight to enable commercial decision making and provide analysis to track performance.

You will work closely with the Centre of Excellence team and the Finance Business Partnering team to ensure that valuable and insightful information is provided to key business stakeholders.

You will

Prepare and support in the preparation and delivery of monthly reporting packs, including variance analysis and commentary to highlight commercial trends and promote commercial decision making.

Responsible for areas in the budget and forecast process, collation, uploading to system and support the preparation of reporting as well as creation of value-add insight

Contribute to the preparation of capital expenditure forecasts via strategic reviews alongside the Finance Business Partners.

Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to support data-driven decisions and performance improvements through analysis, scenario modeling, and financial insight.

Continuously seek and implement opportunities for improvements to the team's processes. Maintain and improve the accuracy and robustness of financial models and reporting processes.

Streamline reporting through automation and adoption of new tools and technologies, including AI.

Support regulatory reporting including ED3 planning

You have

A professional accounting qualification such as ICAS, ACCA or CIMA, or you're working towards one. We're also open to candidates who are qualified by experience.

The ability to bring financial data to life, turning complex information into clear insights and compelling presentations.

A proactive and curious approach, with the confidence to dig into the detail, challenge thinking and identify opportunities to add value.

A track record of improving ways of working, creating efficiencies and delivering positive change.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to make financial information clear and accessible to non-finance colleagues and stakeholders.

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance priorities, work independently and deliver to deadlines

In addition to the above you will be professional and diligent, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure, whilst never compromising on the quality of your work. You will be flexible, adept at managing expectations and be able to adapt to changing business needs.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure 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 344763 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.