Operations Performance Analyst
* Job Number: 557651
* Closing at: Mar 9 2026 - 23:55 GMT
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness
Salary: £38,966- £45,905 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
The role
The Operations Performance Analyst will provide internal and external forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting to ensure we remain focused on efficiencies, trends, and accuracy throughout the RIIOT3 period. This role sits within a team that is critical to ongoing Operations performance management, supporting delivery against our business objectives and helping drive informed, data led decision making.
You will
* Support of financial monitoring and reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis for internal and external requirements.
* Support regular cleansing of data to be submitted for regulatory reporting requirements
* Improve the data quality, quantity, regularity and insight that is collected and generated, establishing effective and innovative ways to present and communicate insights for colleagues and stakeholders.
* Support the teams in making the recommended changes, helping to resolve any issues whilst working alongside them.
* Assisting the operations management team in reviewing and establishing policies, processes, and procedures
You have
* Deep business knowledge of Transmission (ideally within an energy industry)
* Power Bi experience
* Excellent analysis and knowledge transfer skills to a proven professional level
* Good working knowledge of Financials and Budgeting
* Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarising performance analysis findings and recommendations to present these conclusions to key stakeholders, including directors and heads of departments.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
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. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
We're 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.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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