Business Assurance Manager
- 549295
- Closing at: Jun 16 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, our SSE Renewables (SSER) business continues to be at the forefront of our growth plans, and 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. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 16GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible UK, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant or London
Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: 15 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Renewables Risk & Assurance team provides support and oversight to the Renewables business to assure the timely and compliant delivery of business objectives. As part of this role, the team provides a second line appraisal function to examine and evaluate the internal control framework and, thereby, identify opportunities for process improvement.
Reporting to the Head of Risk and Assurance, you'll play a lead role in the effective and timely execution of risk-based assessments, consultancy and advice and on-going monitoring activities scheduled within the Renewables integrated assurance programme. More specifically, you'll be accountable for assuring the compliant delivery of processes across the full range of business technology and functional areas and across all geographies.
Some of your main accountabilities will include;
- Effectively scoping, planning and delivering assurance assessments throughout the business, engaging with relevant stakeholders on a risk-based approach to identify areas of concern and therefore enhancement opportunities, capturing these in clear, concise and actionable outputs.
- Developing and delivering regular monitoring of critical business processes to assure on-going effective controls are in place and obligations met, using effective analysis and reporting of relevant data to follow-up on areas of non-conformance with stakeholders.
- Undertaking consultancy or advisory type assignments with business stakeholders, providing guidance on matters such as effective risk management, compliance best practice or obligation applicability.
- Working collaboratively with other members of the R&A team and business stakeholders to identify the most effective means to deliver identified improvements, contributing to the delivery of these enhancements and providing regular updates on progress against the agreed schedule.
- Supporting the R&A Performance & Reporting Manager through the provision of timely reporting metrics, aligned with the assessments and provide cover for our data protection specialist in responding to data protection queries.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have;
- Significant experience in a similar assurance role, within an energy trading environment.
- An auditing and/or other relevant compliance or assurance qualification,
- A passion for using your skills and experience to help business colleagues enhance processes and their controls to add value within a collaborative and energetic team.
- Demonstrable experience in data analysis, process improvement, facilitation and investigation capabilities.
- The ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation using your strong influencing and negotiation skills to implement effective internal controls and business improvements.
- A highly analytical, results-orientated mind set, with the capability of delivering high quality work within tight deadlines, under minimal supervision.
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.
Next Steps
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 Pamela 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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