SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, 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: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 15 Month Secondment/Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow.
With the transition to net zero gathering pace, the business is seeing a significant rise in the uptake of low-carbon technologies, particularly EV charge points, heat pumps, and battery storage. The goal is to facilitate the connection of around two million EVs and one million heat pumps by 2030. The growth in the take-up of low carbon technologies is needed in order to get to net zero, and demand is increasing sharply. In addition to more demand-side connections to the network, an increasing number of generation projects like solar and battery are seeking to connect also.
The Finance Manager - Operations is responsible for delivering operational support to the business in respect of Connections projects, including the review and closure of Connections projects amounting to c£50m of revenue annually, managing the day to day governance of projects including invoicing, refunds, transfers and cancellations, and the compilation and analysis of the Connections Regulatory Reporting pack for submission to Ofgem as part of the wider Distribution Regulatory Reporting Pack, in accordance with licence conditions. The Finance Manager - Operations reports directly to the Financial Controller and leads a wider team of 7. This role is a secondment opportunity to December 2025 to allow the existing Finance Manager to support Distribution Transformation workstreams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversight for financial closure of Connections projects, ensuring reviews are being completed efficiently and effectively in line with stakeholder requirements, and refunds and overspends are appropriately approved.
- Responsibility for oversight and management of project ledger, including ensuring transfers, cancellations, invoices and refunds are processed on a timely basis and reconcile to Connections Accounts Receivable.
- Management of period end close activities including review and approval of journals, management of Work In Progress reporting to the business, and detailed interaction with external auditors on Connections audit requirements.
- Provision of guidance and support to the business including management of the 'Named Projects' tracker to drive future performance.
- Completion of the annual Connections Regulatory reporting pack for all projects financially closed in year, including breakdown of quote and comparison to costs incurred, and reporting against Guaranteed Standards.
What do I need? To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- A qualification with a professional accounting body (e.g. ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
- A strong background in management of a General Accounting environment.
- A good working knowledge of ERP software (Oracle desirable).
- An ability to manage and prioritise workloads to meet business needs and ensure targets are met.
- An ability to develop, motivate and lead a team.
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.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on / 01738 344763.
INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.
EXTERNAL: Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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