FP&A Senior Manager - Capex & Cashflow

Job Description

SSEN Transmission is at the heart of the just transition to net zero in the UK. Over the next five years, we are poised to deliver the largest investment package Scotland's electricity system has ever seen, with a projected investment programme exceeding £22bn. 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.

The Senior FP&A manager for cash flow and capex will provide forward-looking insight and robust financial modelling to support strategic decisions, regulatory submissions, and executive reporting. You will be the key point of contact for all cashflow and capex related planning and analysis, driving clarity and control in a complex, high-growth environment.

You will be responsible for

1. Cashflow Monitoring, Planning & Forecasting
   • Own the end-to-end cashflow forecasting process, ensuring accurate short-term liquidity planning and long-term funding visibility.
   • Develop rolling cashflow forecasts aligned to investment plans, regulatory milestones and financing strategies.
   • Monitor variances and provide actionable insight on risks and opportunities impacting cash position.
2. Capex Planning & Integration
   • Work alongside the wider finance directorate and key business partners to ensure capex forecasts feed accurately into cashflow model.
   • Own the consolidation of Transmission wide capex reporting, forecasting and budgeting that aligns strategic priorities and regulatory obligations.
   • Develop and maintain robust models to assess the impact of changes in project scope, timing, or cost on overall capex and cashflow.
3. Performance Reporting & Insight
   • Deliver monthly cashflow and capex reporting packs with clear commentary on variances, risks, and mitigation plans.
   • Provide analysis to support executive decision-making, board reporting, and external stakeholder engagement.
4. Process Leadership & Governance
   • Set and own the timetables, governance and process standards for cashflow and capex reporting activity within Transmission Finance.
   • Provide clear process documentation and training to ensure directorate teams and business partners understand and deliver their inputs effectively.
   • Ensure planning processes are efficient, well-controlled and continuously improved.
5. Collaboration & Leadership
   • Work closely with Business Partnering, Financial Control and Regulatory Finance to align timelines, assumptions and outputs across the function.
   • Act as a senior finance representative on capex and cashflow across SSE and Transmission executive forums when required.

You will have

• Significant post-qualified experience (ideally 5+ years) in FP&A or finance roles, with strong focus on cashflow or capex management.
• Proven track record of owning and improving financial planning, forecasting and reporting processes at scale.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills, with the ability to connect financial insight to business strategy.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities, with a continuous improvement mindset.

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.

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