SSE plc
Commercial Analyst (Modelling)
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About The Role
Base Location: Reading, Perth, Glasgow or Manchester
Salary: £44,000 - £65,900 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Role
The Commercial Analyst (Modelling) role is responsible for building long-term contract cashflow models and managing financial and commercial analysis for projects, supporting business growth by modelling and appraising risk and return from our solutions and projects. This role supports senior commercial roles in both servicing the business development teams with key commercial outputs for projects but also ensuring that rigour is applied to proposals and investment papers.
You Will
- Weave intricate financial models and assumptions registers that form the bedrock of our propositions. Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to nurture these models through gate processes, ensuring corporate finance alignment.
- Customise your commercial and financial analysis to fit the unique contours of each project. Your insights will be the guiding light during project negotiations, empowering your team to make informed decisions.
- Be a linchpin in the birth of new propositions. Mould commercial appraisal models and delve into risk/opportunity analysis, setting the stage for groundbreaking developments.
- Join forces with senior commercial modellers to infuse your magic into customer and stakeholder proposals. Your expertise will paint a compelling picture of our projects' potential.
- Become a maestro in the key market dynamics and commercial aspects that underscore our assumption registers. Your insights will be the compass driving sound decision-making.
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You Have
- A robust grasp of commercial and financial landscapes, with a penchant for long-term contracts and project development. Your experience in these realms will set you up for success.
- Expertise in financial modelling, particularly in the realm of investment development and appraisal.
- While not essential, a nod to the UK energy market, electricity networks, and distributed energy/behind-the-meter generation and storage assets would be advantageous.
- Exposure to managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Your knack for prioritization and meeting deadlines will make you an indispensable asset.
- This role is an ideal launchpad for those with a thirst for financial modelling and analysis, eager to expand their horizons into a broader commercial domain.
About Our Business
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
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What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Zoe.gillespie@sse.com
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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