Commercial Finance Manager – Onshore Wind, Solar & Battery

Base Location: You’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations – Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £50,100 – £75,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Flexible First options available

The role

We have an exciting opportunity to join SSE Renewables as a Commercial Finance Manager to partner our Onshore Wind, Solar & Battery (“OWSB”) business focussing on the diverse cost base of the OSWB business including all operational assets in UK, Ireland and Europe. The role will concentrate on performance improvement, business analysis & insight, strategic business planning, budgeting & forecasting activities.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance OWSB and partnering with various senior business stakeholders, being the face of finance for the business with the core responsibility of the delivery of the monthly results and forecast, annual budget and 10-year plans.

You will

• Report, analyse, and advise on asset operational costs and all other costs in OWSB. Execution of month-end management reporting to ensure the appropriate MI is being used in decision making by both Finance and the Business.
• Prepare, co-ordinate and lead robust Directorate forecasts, budgets and longer-term planning including stakeholder sign off, providing financial insight and challenge as necessary to ensure budgets are accurate, realistic, and aligned with the broader SSER strategy.
• Work with the Operational and Commercial Teams as well as JVs to identify key risks and opportunities which will inform plans, forecasts and management reporting. Calculate sensitivities in relation to risks/opportunities identified.
• Build detailed understanding of cost base and contribute to or lead on business improvement / cost efficiency projects.
• Support broader projects and pieces of work for the OWSB business as required

You have

• 2-4 years post qualified experience in a Business Partner / Finance Manager / Management Accountant business-interfacing role with experience of solving business issues of similar scale and complexity
• Experience in interpreting and assimilating multiple data sources and rendering into meaningful insight and appropriate recommendations and clear actions
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, to embed financial understanding within the business, and with the confidence to challenge constructively

About SSE

SSEs purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our Finance teams create value for all SSE business areas and play a key role in fulfilling our obligations as a FTSE100 UK-listed company. In a highly regulated and competitive environment, their experts keep us powering ahead by identifying efficiencies, providing advice and optimising our financial strategies.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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