Financial Planning Specialist

3 days ago


Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Planning Specialist to join our team at Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks. As a key member of our FP&A function, you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial planning and analysis of our Thermal business.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with experience in long-term financial planning and reporting. You will be responsible for analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and providing insightful recommendations to support business decisions.

We offer a competitive salary of £40,600 - £61,000, plus a performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family. Our base location is Glasgow or Perth, and we offer flexible working options.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and maintaining accurate financial models to support long-term forecasting and planning
  • Analyzing financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement
  • Providing insightful recommendations to support business decisions
  • Partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure financial plans align with business objectives

Requirements:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
  • Strong commercial mindset and genuine interest in working in the energy sector
  • Proactive mindset with initiative to develop and improve financial models
  • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills

About our Business

Our SSE Finance function plays a critical role in supporting the company's obligations as a UK-listed entity. We provide expertise and services that can be shared across the SSE Group, working in partnership with all businesses to provide tailored services.



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