Corporate and Regulatory Finance Manager

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

Salary: £51,600 – £77,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We are seeking a Corporate and Regulatory Finance Manager to play an important role in the financial delivery and performance management of Electricity Transmissions RIIO‑T3 programme, a c.£30bn investment plan for 2026-31.

As the Transmission business moves into the delivery and execution of the RIIO-T3 plan, this role provides financial insight across long‑term planning, price control financial management, regulatory performance, funding structures and stakeholder engagement.

Working in a team at the centre of Transmissions financial strategy, you will support high‑quality decision making and ensure outcomes are delivered in line with the regulatory settlement, finance-ability requirements and shareholder expectations.

This is a high‑profile role, offering exposure to Transmissions senior leaders, other network companies, Ofgem, and Transmissions shareholders.

You will

Maintain and develop the 10‑year Transmission financial model, ensuring alignment with the business plan, RIIO‑T3 settlement and funding strategy.

– Manage key financial aspects of the RIIO‑T3 price control, including Transmission‑specific price control modelling, regulatory submissions and ongoing ad‑hoc financial analysis required by the business and Ofgem.

– Provide senior insight and challenge on commercial decision making, capital delivery, gearing, funding structures and finance ability, supporting executive‑level decision making.

– Monitor and explain performance across expenditure, RAV growth, returns and incentive mechanisms, translating complex regulatory and financial drivers into clear insight for senior stakeholders.

– Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Ofgem, other network operators, the Transmission business, Group Finance and Regulation, acting as a trusted financial counterpart on regulatory and price control matters.

You have

– Strong finance experience, ideally within a large‑scale capital‑intensive or regulated business.

– Excellent financial modelling, forecasting and performance analysis capability. A thoughtful, analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and opportunities and influence outcomes.

– Confidence communicating complex financial and regulatory information, with strong judgement and stakeholder management skills.

– An understanding of regulatory frameworks (or a clear willingness to develop deep expertise in this area).

– Qualified accountant (ICAS,ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with strong post qualified experience.

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.