Group FP&A Senior Manager
* Job Number: 557491
* Closing at: Feb 16 2026 - 23:55 GMT
Base Location: Perth or Glasgow
Salary: £66,100k - £85,000k + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
The role
As Group FP&A Manager, you’ll play a meaningful role in shaping the organisation’s financial story. You’ll bring thoughtful insight, collaborative problem‑solving and a strategic perspective to budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis. Your work will help ensure the business has clear, accurate and timely information to support confident decision‑making.
A key part of this role is building strong, trusting relationships with colleagues across the organisation—including Corporate Function Directors, Finance Directors and wider Finance teams. You’ll work closely with them throughout the FP&A cycle, offering supportive guidance, clear communication and well‑rounded analysis. You will also contribute insightful reporting for senior stakeholders, including the Group Executive Committee and Corporate Function leadership, helping translate complex data into practical, actionable recommendations that support both operational and strategic goals.
You will
Lead and coordinate strategic financial planning activities, including budgeting and forecasting, ensuring assumptions are thoughtful, well‑tested and aligned with the organisation’s priorities.
Deliver clear, meaningful performance reporting—identifying trends, risks and opportunities—and create tools and models that make data easier to understand and use.
Act as a trusted business partner to Corporate Functions and Finance teams, offering constructive challenge, supportive guidance and financial clarity to help shape successful outcomes.
Help foster a positive, high‑performing team culture by coaching junior team members, sharing knowledge generously and encouraging continuous improvement in processes and stakeholder engagement.
You have
At least 5 years’ post‑qualification experience in FP&A or strategic finance roles, with a proactive, curious mindset and a desire to keep learning.
Strong planning, analytical, modelling and reporting skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear insights that help others make informed decisions.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with a collaborative style that helps bring people together around shared goals.
Strong organisational and project‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise thoughtfully and manage multiple responsibilities with care and attention.
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.
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. 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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