Senior Finance Analyst

Senior Finance Analyst

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• Closing at: Aug 4 2024 at 23:55 BST

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £33,500 - £50,300 + performance-related bonus + support for professional exams + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role?

Dogger Bank is a major offshore windfarm development, comprising 3 x 1,200MW phases, each with a capital cost of c.£3bn. It is one of the largest construction projects in the SSE Renewables portfolio and is a key, high value project for both SSE Renewables and its co-shareholders, Equinor and North Sea Wind.

The Dogger Bank project team will comprise c.200 professionals at its peak during the construction phase, working principally out of the SSE project offices in Glasgow.

As a Senior Finance Analyst within the Dogger Bank finance team, you will assist with a broad range of Financial Control activities – including, but not limited to;

- Preparation of management accounts.

- Journal postings including bank postings and month end journals.

- Balance sheet reconciliations.

- Preparation of statutory accounts and supporting the external audit process.

- Review of supplier payment runs.

- Preparation of VAT returns.

What do I need?

Reporting to the Dogger Bank Finance Manager you will be exposed to a large amount of ad-hoc work, supporting a broad range of finance requirements across the project. We're looking for someone who is passionate about working in the energy industry and will bring fresh thinking and ideas to the role.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Professional accountancy qualification completed with a recognised body with at least 1 years post qualified experience. Candidates with relevant experience ready to take their career to the next level, and who are expecting to become fully qualified soon or who have recently qualified will also be considered.

- Enthusiasm to take on responsibility, an ability to learn quickly and a passion for building your career.

- A strong financial accounting and financial control skill set demonstrated by relevant experience in a similar role.

- Ability to work to tight timescales whilst maintaining high standards.

- Knowledge of core financial systems (ideally Oracle) and proficient in MS Office applications.

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  /  .

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.

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