Strategic Compliance Manager

Job Description

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity - safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we're always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence, and passion can help us shape the future

We're looking for a driven and strategic leader to take on the role of Strategic Compliance Manager within SP Manweb. This is a key opportunity for someone ready to step into a high-impact position, leading a team of experts in financial governance, regulatory compliance, and performance reporting.

As Strategic Compliance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our ED2 financial and regulatory performance, while preparing the licence for future industry and regulatory demands. You'll lead a team of professionally qualified specialists in accounting, data, and regulatory policy, and work closely with senior leaders to ensure our business objectives are met and exceeded.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and manage a team responsible for delivering accurate budgeting, forecasting, and business planning across ~10,000 live projects and £225m annual spend.
• Oversee capital investment governance, ensuring compliance with Iberdrola and Ofgem policies, and chair monthly/quarterly governance meetings.
• Drive strategic initiatives to improve performance, reduce unit costs, and maximise profit-targeting efficiencies such as reducing Payments in Advance by 20% and recovering £6-12m in overheads annually.
• Lead the development and submission of regulatory reports, including RRP tables and Open Data requirements, ensuring alignment with Data Assurance Guidance and RIGs.
• Manage the Directorate's investment approval process, ensuring only value-adding projects are approved and supported by robust commercial analysis.
• Act as licence lead for financial control policy, ensuring all controls are implemented, communicated, and compliant with governance standards.
• Support and deputise for the Commercial and Performance Manager, contributing to strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across the business.
• Champion SAP housekeeping, TECO targets, and operational excellence to ensure data integrity and delivery efficiency.
• Lead the development of carbon offset reporting and pricing policy strategy, supporting sustainability and commercial value.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including Ofgem, auditors, contractors, and industry working groups to ensure compliance and influence future regulatory frameworks

What we're looking for

• Professional qualification in Commercial/Accounting or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience in a senior managerial role, ideally within SPEN or a related business area.
• Expert knowledge of accounting practices, regulatory obligations, and commercial law.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
• Strategic thinker with excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing complex data and reporting systems, including SAP and other financial tools.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business change across multiple functions.

Why this role?

This is a unique opportunity to step into a strategic leadership position within a major energy provider, playing a key role in shaping the future of the industry. You'll be at the forefront of decision-making, helping to manage financial and regulatory responsibilities, and driving positive outcomes for customers and communities. It's a chance to make a real impact on the journey toward a smarter, greener energy future.

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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to 'nudge' 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 over £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].

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.