Location
You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Glasgow, Perth, Dublin or London.

Hours
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Salary
£35,200 - £52,800 plus performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

About the Role
SSE’s Corporate Finance team is central to delivering M&A, project financing, investment appraisal and financial strategy across the SSE Group. This role offers the opportunity to work across a mix of technologies at the heart of the energy sector, including Renewables, Thermal, and Energy Customer Solutions business units, supporting investments at the forefront of the UK and European energy industry.

You will play a key role in financial modelling, M&A transaction and investment process support. Main accountabilities include:
- Performing advanced financial modelling on development assets, M&A, bids and project financings
- Providing financial analysis to support investment appraisals
- Supporting due diligence and investment process governance
- Inputting to Board and Executive committee papers and presentations

About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We develop, build, operate and invest in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan involves investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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. Generous family entitlements include maternity, adoption pay and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE is 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.

Experience
Prior experience in financial analysis and investment appraisal, for example in corporate finance, transaction services, audit, accountancy or consultancy roles. Experience in the UK & Ireland / European energy sector is desired but not essential.

About you
Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills. You understand three-statement and discounted cash flow valuation modelling and core valuation concepts. You have effective communication skills and can simplify messages from financial analysis, delivering high quality work on a timely and consistent basis.

Qualifications
Currently working towards or holding a professional accountancy or investment-related qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CFA. Understanding of M&A and project financing processes is desired but not essential.