FP&A Manager - Capital and Joint Ventures

Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial insight and business performance? We're looking for a dynamic and commercially astute FP&A Manager to join our team and help shape the financial future of our SSE Thermal business.

SSE Thermal is at the forefront of the UK and Ireland's energy transition, developing and operating a portfolio of flexible generation and thermal energy storage assets. With a strong commitment to decarbonisation, we are investing significantly in low-carbon technologies, including carbon capture and hydrogen-ready infrastructure. Our capital investment plans are ambitious, targeting over £2 billion in the coming years to support net zero goals. We also operate through a number of strategic joint ventures, enabling us to scale innovation and deliver impact across the energy sector.

The Role

As FP&A Manager responsible for Capital Investment and Joint Ventures, you'll lead a small team of FP&A Accountants and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial planning, analysis, and reporting. You'll work closely with the Head of FP&A and Business Partners to provide strategic insight, challenge assumptions, and support decision-making across the SSE Thermal business.

You will

• Lead the delivery of monthly management reporting, forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans (5-10 years) for Capital Expenditure and Joint Ventures.
• Provide financial insight and challenge to senior stakeholders, including Operational Directors and drive performance improvement through robust analysis, variance reviews, and scenario planning.
• Support strategic business planning and facilitating workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the integrity of financial models and control environments.
• Contribute to key projects such as acquisitions, disposals, and cost-saving initiatives.

We're looking for someone who combines technical excellence with strong leadership and communication skills. You'll need to be:

• A fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience in a business-facing finance role.
• Skilled in interpreting complex data and translating it into actionable insight with proficiency in Excel and financial systems (Oracle experience desirable).
• Confident in engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions.
• Experienced in managing multiple priorities and leading high-performing teams.
• Commercially aware, with a strong understanding of energy market-facing assets.

Opportunity for continuous development

This role offers opportunity to develop and deliver improvement across several key areas of the SSE Finance Skills Compass:

• Planning, Performance and Analysis - including budgeting, forecasting, data insight, and strategic business planning.
• Leadership - through coaching, mentoring, and empowering others to drive performance.
• Strategic and Analytical Thinking - supporting long-term planning, scenario modelling, and critical decision-making.
• Influence and Communication - engaging stakeholders, presenting insights, and building consensus.
• Operational Excellence - enhancing processes, improving controls, and delivering high-quality outputs

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

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 [email protected] / 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.