Portfolio Co-ordinator

Kinross, Perth & Kinross
SSE

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.2 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.

This is a rewarding role within SSE’s Renewables IT Operations team. Our Renewables Business strives to be the largest and most efficient developer of onshore and offshore wind in the UK and Ireland as well as developing our effective hydro fleet. We drive new growth by identifying, developing, building and operating high quality assets in GB, Ireland and Internationally. In order to contribute to a low carbon future, we have committed to treble our current Renewables output by 2030. You will join the SSE Renewables IT (SSER IT) team during a transformational period as we adopt more Agile ways of working, further enhanced by the adoption of DevOps. This crucial role will have laser focus on team financials, will support a number of teams to meet reporting needs and be pivotal in supporting the CIO and Leadership team for Renewables IT during budget and forecast cycles.

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen

Salary: £49,559 – £56,757 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available

The IT Operations function is fundamental to enabling consistent and reliable delivery and service to our Renewables customers. This role has a particular focus on finance and there is a wide range of exposure across our Renewables Business including engagement with senior management, Directors and various Finance teams. The role will support the Renewables CIO and Leadership Team providing accurate finance information for both Capex (Project) and Opex (Run/BAU) and transparency to IT and Business teams. Being able to help shape budgets, forecast and long terms plans as well as identifying efficiencies with contracts and 3rd parties will also be a key part of this role which reports to the Portfolio and Finance Manager. There will be the need to raise purchase orders and ensure timely invoicing and receipting and providing financial advice and guidance to our team members.

Being able to tie the finance position back to Portfolio and value reporting to demonstrate delivery of business outcomes will also be key.

Key Responsibilities:

– Ensuring the day to day financial position is supported for all teams for capex and opex.

– Laser focus, supporting all teams with spend management, tracking monthly actuals v forecasts.

– Building forecasts and budgets, ensuring finance rules are understood, communicating and reporting.

– Aligning detail with the Portfolio view and Finance view providing team and strategic, evidence-based senior management reporting.

– Ensuring that finance reporting cycles are adhered to and supporting the teams with this.

– Supporting the management of software licencing and cloud & infrastructure for the Renewables IT Department.

What do I need?

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

– Strong experience working with accounts in a project or programme finance role as well as general accounting experience, ideally in IT.

– Experience in working with and managing 3rd parties and/or contracts.

– Sound knowledge and experience in articulating value, benefit, opportunity & risk at Portfolio and team levels.

– Experience in developing improvements and automation in reporting with tools such as PowerBI.

– Great communication skills and ability to support new and existing team members with sound financial principles and policies.

– A keen eye for detail and ability to implement efficient processes.

About our Business

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security – we power SSE’s growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and 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.

Further actions

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 David 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.