Head of Operations and Control - Perth, United Kingdom - SSE

SSE

Verified Company

Perth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world.

Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role:

Base Location:
Perth or Glasgow

Salary:
circa £72,500 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

This is a forward-looking role that will support the operational development and expansion of an ambitious business team by developing new finance processes to support the expansion of the business into new activities and markets.

Team Leadership

Effectively and efficiently lead and support a team of Senior Accountants and Finance Analysts in a highly diverse, complex, problem-solving environment.

Process & Performance Improvement

Lead within the finance team to work with Operational and Commercial business teams to identify and implement finance process improvements and to design new finance processes in support of growing business activities.

Business Analysis & Insight

Provide a broad range of detailed and insightful business analysis to influence and enable decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead on the preparation of the annual EPM budget and quarterly forecasts which covers Opex and Capex, liaising with Operational, Commercial and support leads and providing financial insight and analysis.

Control and Compliance
Monitor adherence to finance policies and procedures. Assume control owner responsibilities for Financial internal controls agreed with the Financial Controller.

What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have/hold:

A fully qualified accountancy qualification with 5+ years PQ experience and within a Business Partner / Finance Manager / Management Accountant business-interfacing role with experience of solving business issues of similar scale and complexity.
Strong analytical and financial modelling skills and a proven track record of leading within finance teams.
Proven ability in interpreting and assimilating data from multiple sources, including external market data, and the ability to render it into meaningful insight making appropriate recommendations.
The ability to manage multiple complex projects/processes simultaneously with an operational and commercially focused mindset.

About our Business:

Our SSE Finance function has a key part to play in fulfilling SSE's obligations as a UK-listed company, providing expertise and services that can be shared across the SSE Group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs.

SSE operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we gather, compile, analyse and recommend on the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for SSE now, and in the future.

What's in it for you?:

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement.

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

What happens now?:

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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