Finance Manager
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- Closing at: Sep 1 2024 at 23:55 BST
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: Glasgow or Perth
Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join the Renewables Financial Control team based in Glasgow or Perth. In this role, you'll be responsible for both financial reporting and technical accounting, and you'll also lead on technical accounting support for the Renewables Finance team within SSE. You will manage and motivate a team, ensuring the accurate and timely execution of all aspects of general accounting, period end closing and statutory reporting activities for your area.
The reporting element of this role will cover oversight of our operational offshore Joint Venture assets. The technical element of this role involves providing technical accounting support for Renewables through M&A activities, as well as providing technical accounting guidance and review for the year end and half year audit processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing all aspects of the month end and year end reporting process for the offshore operational JVs, along with managing and developing a team of experienced finance professionals.
- Responsibility for the review and delivery of accurate reporting information to key stakeholders including the business partnering team and group finance.
- Leading support for technical accounting within the SSE Renewables division including M&A activity.
- Responsibility for the preparation of IFRS statutory accounts, as well as preparation and review of technical accounting papers under IFRS for the year end and half year audit process.
- Responsibility for compliance with the Group financial control and accounting policies.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Qualified Accountant (ICAS, ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with strong working knowledge of IFRS & FRS 101.
- A keen eye for detail and clear understanding of financial controls and with a strong understanding of technical accounting areas relevant to Renewables.
- Ability to manage multiple projects/processes simultaneously whilst maintaining high standards.
- Flexibility to respond positively and accurately to key stakeholder requests, being proactive and inquisitive with a passion for delivering change.
- Experience of leading or coaching a team is preferred, but not essential.
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?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required 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 submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on / .
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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