Senior FP&A Analyst

SSEN Transmission is at the heart of the just transition to net zero in the UK. Over the next decade, we are poised to deliver the largest investment package Scotlands electricity system has ever seen, with a projected investment programme exceeding £20bn. This pivotal role is central to ensuring that our ambitious capital investment programme is delivered efficiently, with robust financial and strategic support to project teams. As the Senior Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis, you will support Financial Planning & Analysis activities in our Transmission business at a critical time of growth in the industry to aid net zero targets, reporting to the FP&A Senior Finance Manager. You will:

• Play a leading role in the annual budget process, as well as at regular forecasting cycles with responsibilities including headcount and headcount related cost models, capitalised overheads, depreciation and cash flow. You will work with stakeholders to ensure we report an accurate, efficient and complete forecast.
• Assist in the preparation of long-term forecasts for areas of responsibility working with the wider team to ensure that forecasts align with SSE and SSEN Transmissions broader strategy.
• Be responsible for providing meaningful and insightful analysis into monthly reporting packs.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship across the wider team to support information sharing to improve reporting.
• Conduct KPI reporting for both Group / BU exec committees as well as, for the Finance directorate.
• Provide data and modelling inputs for Regulatory submissions - including RRP and project specific assessments, while also aligning financial forecasts to the RIIO regulatory framework.
  
  Appropriate accounting qualification (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or CIPFA) in an equivalent role.
• Understanding of financial systems, data management and general application of estimation and calculation methodologies would be highly advantageous i.e. advanced Excel and PowerBI experience.
• Financial modelling experience is desirable.
• Ability to work to tight timescales, under pressure and deliver to a high standard with a pro-active attitude and uses initiative to develop financial models and outputs.
• The ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders in the business and within the finance function, with experience of leading on working in high value cross functional projects.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to constructively challenge senior stakeholders.
• Ideally, knowledge of regulatory frameworks and financial governance related to RIIO price controls or similar environments (desirable but not essential).
  
  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.

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 + Performance related bonus+ a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available, 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.