Finance Business Partner – IT

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Senior Finance Business Partner (IT)

Company: SSE

Location: Perth or Glasgow (Hybrid – 50% office-based)

Salary: £58,100 – £87,100 + performance bonus & comprehensive benefits

Pattern: Permanent | Full-Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

This is a high-impact opportunity to step into a Senior Finance Business Partner role specifically supporting our IT division. You will work closely with senior leaders to shape financial insights, guide strategic decision-making, and drive real value across the organization.

You will be at the heart of building strong partnerships between IT and Finance—ensuring robust cost control, enabling smart investment decisions, and embedding forward-looking financial processes within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Analysis: Provide clear financial narratives and insights to help IT and Finance leadership make informed, data-driven decisions.

  • Risk Management: Identify financial pressures and opportunities, collaborating with stakeholders to develop effective intervention plans.

  • Investment Leadership: Lead the financial input for business cases, managing everything from initial assessment and sign-off to ongoing benefits realization.

  • Performance Tracking: Create and maintain a trusted IT performance scorecard that integrates both financial and non-financial metrics.

  • Process Excellence: Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, governance, and management information.

About You

We are looking for a collaborative professional with the confidence to influence at scale. Ideally, you will have:

  • Qualifications: A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.

  • Experience: A background in finance business partnering, ideally within an IT environment or a large, complex organization.

  • Financial Stewardship: A thoughtful approach to managing large cost bases, complex investments, and long-term benefits tracking.

  • Stakeholder Management: Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to constructively challenge and support senior stakeholders.

Why Join SSE?

As a FTSE 100 leader, SSE is investing £33bn through 2030 to lead the energy transition. Our Finance teams are essential to this growth. We offer a “Flexible First” culture and a range of benefits, including:

  • Wellbeing: Private healthcare discounts, 24/7 counselling, and a free online GP service.

  • Lifestyle: Cycle-to-work schemes and interest-free loans for technology or travel.

  • Family: Industry-leading maternity, paternity, and adoption leave entitlements.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your application through our online portal. Successful candidates will undergo criminality and credit checks prior to employment.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact Janet.Gossman@sse.com.

SUMMARY

  • Company Name – SSE
    Company website – SSE
    Company Location – Perth, United Kingdom 

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