Strategy & Planning Manager

Job Description

At SP Energy Networks, we're building the electricity network of the future - one that supports the transition to net zero while delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy for our customers. We are transforming how we plan, invest and deliver change across the organisation, ensuring that every pound we invest delivers real, measurable value for customers, communities and stakeholders.

The Integrated Planning & Performance (IPP) function sits at the heart of this ambition, providing enterprise wide oversight of strategy, performance, transformation and value.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategy & Planning Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of SP Energy Networks. Working within the Integrated Planning & Performance function and working closely with the SPEN CEO and Executive Team, this role is critical in shaping, coordinating and tracking delivery of SPEN's strategic objectives.

What you'll be doing

You will act as a strategic partner across the business, joining up complex initiatives, providing clear insight on performance, risks and opportunities, and ensuring senior leaders are fully briefed on progress against operational and strategic priorities.

This is a high-profile role, offering exposure across SPEN, ScottishPower Group and Iberdrola, and the opportunity to influence decision-making at the most senior levels.

• Act as a trusted strategic partner to the SPEN CEO and Executive Team, ensuring clear, concise and timely briefing on delivery of operational and strategic objectives
• Lead and join up key strategic initiatives across SPEN, ensuring alignment, pace and clear ownership
• Supporting the development, coordination and delivery of SPEN's strategy and priority initiatives
• Providing high-quality insight and analysis to inform executive decision-making, including financial and operational implications
• Acting as a key interface between SPEN and ScottishPower / Iberdrola Group on strategic submissions, board papers and performance updates
• Tracking and monitoring business unit objectives, key risks and opportunities, ensuring clear actions and accountability
• Oversight of critical areas such as headcount management and Long Term Outlook (LTO) planning
• Preparing and coordinating executive-level packs, presentations and briefings for Operating Committee, Management Committee and Boards
• Building strong relationships across SPEN and corporate functions, proactively managing dependencies and alignment
• Promoting efficiency, continuous improvement and best practice across the organisation

What you'll bring

You'll be a high‑calibre strategic professional who operates confidently at Executive level, bringing sound judgement and insight to turn complexity into clear, actionable advice. You'll be comfortable influencing at pace and building strong relationships across SPEN, ScottishPower and Iberdrola to shape strategic outcomes.

• Proven experience structuring and solving complex, ambiguous business problems and distilling insight into clear recommendations
• Strong financial, commercial or operational acumen, with the ability to assess risks, impacts and financial implications of decisions
• Experience working closely with senior leaders or Executive teams, providing high‑quality briefing and strategic support
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and organisational boundaries
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely
• Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to operate effectively under pressure and across multiple priorities
• Experience within a regulated environment, utilities, or a large complex organisation is highly desirable

You will have

• Relevant degree (e.g. business, finance or related discipline)
• Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification
• At least five years' post-qualified experience in a financial, investment, audit or assurance environment
• Excellent PowerPoint and executive presentation skills
• Knowledge of the UK utilities sector and SPEN value drivers is highly advantageous
• Flexible approach to work, with openness to occasional UK travel

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].

Due to the level of this position, successful candidates will be required to complete additional background checks and any offer is subject to passing such checks.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.