Portfolio Coordinator - Cost

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Location: Havant, Reading, Perth or Glasgow

Salary: £52,285 - £60,730 plus a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

This role will be working within the central IT Commercial and Portfolio Cost Management Team in Group Technology Services. The main purpose of the Portfolio Cost Coordinator role is to perform and coordinate the IT costs functions and financial control systems for all IT expenditure. Day to day activities will include including portfolio-level reporting, Cost management, Budgeting and forecasting, cost governance and assurance.

What will you be responsible for:

- Responsible for supporting the coordination of day-to-day activities within the IT Cost Management Office, including production of portfolio level reporting, project cost controls and cost functions.

- Provide financial management support for projects and run costs within the IT portfolio, including budget development, forecasting and monitoring, purchase order requisitions and fulfilment.

- Producing and coordinating monthly reporting, adhering to the strict timelines of the monthly finance calendar of activities. Consolidating and reconciling of the monthly updates from all IT business areas.

- Use portfolio cost reporting to analyse portfolio health and identify areas for improvement and appropriate interventions.

- Ensuring customers understand all details of month end reports and cost processes to be able to provide support and guidance where required and produce valuable insights on cost management.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Strong financial background, with experience of reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting and accruals with the ability to explain complex financial processes clearly & concisely to customers and the broader group.

- Experience of using financial and cost management systems, with an excellent understanding of the monthly finance processes.

- Highly proficient in Microsoft office including advanced Excel functionality, with strong analytical skills and able to translate data into actionable insights and support decision-making processes.

- Good presentation and communication skills and able to effectively communicate financial cost concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

- A strong team focus, able to contribute effectively in a collaborative working environment.

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave 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 encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

All applications should be made 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 flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David on 01738 275 846.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.