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About the Role Base Location: Glasgow / Perth
Salary: £45,400 - £68,200 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The purpose of the job is to act as a key member of the team responsible for the Group's consolidated management reporting to SSE's Board and Group Executive Committee. This includes the preparation of monthly management accounts, group forecast and budgets and other ad hoc reporting (including KPIs) in line with the Group financial calendar. As part of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring SSE's businesses apply a consistent approach to the internal reporting of financial information and for ensuring compliance with applicable Group policies and procedures.
The Internal Reporting team are also responsible for the governance of the Group's reporting structures and the role will have a specific focus on that aspect of the team's activities as part of the Group's digital finance transformation project. In addition, the Group Management Accountant will be expected to lead on continuous improvement process reviews and support the production of the Group's consolidated financial statements. This high profile role offers the holder excellent insight into the workings of a listed plc and requires liaison with Finance colleagues across SSE's businesses. The Group Management Accountant requires to work closely with senior colleagues including the CFO and Director of Group Reporting and will report to the Internal Reporting Manager.
- Monthly consolidated financial reporting.
- Group Budget and Forecasting.
- Financial Control Processes and Statutory Reporting requirements.
- Reporting structures, Chart of Accounts and data analytics.
What do I need? To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Fully qualified Chartered Accountant with 3+ years Post Qualified Experience in a Financial Reporting or External Audit role, ideally with plc or relevant industry experience.
- Experience of listed plc reporting and corporate governance requirements would be advantageous.
- Experience of consolidated reporting including Group FP&A again advantageous.
- Continuous improvement approach focusing on process efficiency.
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? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave 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 encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need 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 made 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 flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on 01738 344763.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
