FP&A Manager

FP&A Manager - Capital and Joint Ventures Base Location: Perth / Glasgow Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial insight and business performance? We’re looking for a dynamic and commercially astute FP&A Manager to join our team and help shape the financial future of our SSE Thermal business. About SSE Thermal SSE Thermal is at the forefront of the UK and Ireland’s energy transition, developing and operating a portfolio of flexible generation and thermal energy storage assets. With a strong commitment to decarbonisation, we are investing significantly in low‑carbon technologies, including carbon capture and hydrogen‑ready infrastructure. Our capital investment plans are ambitious, targeting over £2 billion in the coming years to support net zero goals. We also operate through a number of strategic joint ventures, enabling us to scale innovation and deliver impact across the energy sector. The Role As FP&A Manager responsible for Capital Investment and Joint Ventures, you’ll lead a small team of FP&A Accountants and play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality financial planning, analysis, and reporting. You’ll work closely with the Head of FP&A and Business Partners to provide strategic insight, challenge assumptions, and support decision‑making across the SSE Thermal business. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of monthly management reporting, forecasts, budgets, and long‑term plans (5–10 years) for Capital Expenditure and Joint Ventures. Provide financial insight and challenge to senior stakeholders, including Operational Directors, and drive performance improvement through robust analysis, variance reviews, and scenario planning. Support strategic business planning and facilitate workshops with internal and external stakeholders. Ensure the integrity of financial models and control environments. Contribute to key projects such as acquisitions, disposals, and cost‑saving initiatives. Qualifications A fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5+ years post‑qualification experience in a business‑facing finance role. Skilled in interpreting complex data and translating it into actionable insight with proficiency in Excel and financial systems (Oracle experience desirable). Confident in engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions. Experienced in managing multiple priorities and leading high‑performing teams. Commercially aware, with a strong understanding of energy market‑facing assets. Development Opportunities Planning, Performance and Analysis – including budgeting, forecasting, data insight, and strategic business planning. Leadership – through coaching, mentoring, and empowering others to drive performance. Strategic and Analytical Thinking – supporting long‑term planning, scenario modelling, and critical decision‑making. Influence and Communication – engaging stakeholders, presenting insights, and building consensus. Operational Excellence – enhancing processes, improving controls, and delivering high‑quality outputs. Benefits Flexible benefits to fit your life – discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service, interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and generous family entitlements including maternity, adoption and paternity leave. Equal Opportunity SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Contact francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344 763 to discuss how we can support you. We are dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. Application Process Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We accept applications only online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we will be taking your application further. If offered a role, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. #J-18808-Ljbffr