Office base Cambuslang (with hybrid working)
Salary from £32,240 - £40,300
Full Time / Permanent (37 hours per week) – flexibility with working hours
Closing Date: 5th March 2026
Help us create a better future, quicker
At SP Energy Networks, we're building the smarter, more sustainable electricity networks needed for a Net Zero future. Our teams are driving major change across the business — and we know that talented people are at the heart of everything we achieve.
As we continue to grow and transform, we're looking for a Cost Controller to join our SP Transmission Commercial & Performance team. This role is key in ensuring our financial processes are accurate, efficient and fully aligned with our governance standards.
What You'll Be Doing
Reporting to the Commercial & Performance Manager, you'll support the full cycle of internal cost control across the SPT business. Working closely with project teams, Finance, and external agency partners, your work will help ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting across over 700 employees and contractors.
In This Role, You Will
Manage and monitor internal time‑writing hours, ensuring timely and accurate updates across SPT teams
Prepare and analyse cost reporting, including detailed variance analysis for senior management
Manage the agency cost payment process, identifying and resolving discrepancies
Produce monthly commercial and governance reports, including scorecards and performance insights
Prepare agency transfer journals in collaboration with the Control team
Support cost forecasting activities and monthly reporting cycles
Review and maintain cost control processes, identifying improvements
Validate inter‑business journals and ensure alignment with governance requirements
Provide training and support to internal teams on cost processes when required
What You'll Bring
You'll be someone who is organised, analytical and confident working with high volumes of financial data. You should have:
A Financial Accounting certificate, HNC or equivalent experience
Strong Excel skills and experience using SAP/NAMS/PM/PPM
A background in a financial or cost‑related role
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
Experience producing clear and accurate reporting
Flexibility, attention to detail and a proactive, target‑driven mindset
What's In It For You
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy several other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At Scottish Power, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future, and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.
That's Why Our Benefits Include
36 days annual leave
Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support
Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously.
We're investing over £5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to
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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
March-5-2026