At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead risk-based controls testing and support a robust internal control environment across SSE.
- Company: SSE is focused on delivering insight and supporting strong decision-making in governance and regulatory compliance.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts on private healthcare, gym memberships, and generous family entitlements like maternity pay.
- Other info: The position is based in Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, or Inverness with a flexible working pattern.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to influence improvements and maintain delivery pace in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have a degree or relevant professional qualification with expertise in controls and assurance.
The predicted salary is between 50100 - 75100 £ per year.
Base Location: 50% of the working week in one of the following SSE locations – Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, or Inverness.
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits supporting finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible – first options available.
The Controls & Assurance Manager role focuses on delivering, embedding and supporting a robust internal control environment across SSE. You will lead risk‑based controls testing and assurance work across material areas, working closely with stakeholders to deliver insight, support strong decision‑making and help ensure SSE meets governance, regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and embedding of the internal control framework, designing proportionate, effective controls across material and related component processes.
- Own and deliver the controls testing plan end‑to‑end: prioritisation, execution, evidence‑based conclusions, and manage control issues through remediation to sustainable improvement.
- Monitor and report on control effectiveness, providing clear insight on performance, risks and remediation to management and governance forums, supporting the Board’s annual assessment of the system of internal control.
- Deliver targeted non‑financial and broader assurance activity and support integrated assurance across the four lines of defence, contributing to a coordinated, risk‑based approach to assurance across the Group.
- Act as a trusted partner and constructive challenger, building strong relationships across the business to embed a controls and assurance mindset, influence improvements, and maintain delivery pace and value.
Qualifications
- Degree and/or relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CA, CIPFA or equivalent) with expertise in controls, assurance or internal audit, including delivery of controls testing or assurance programmes.
- Structured, delivery‑focused approach with ownership, prioritisation and high‑quality outcomes in an evolving environment, and solid understanding of governance and regulatory expectations.
- Strong technical knowledge of control design and operating effectiveness, proven experience leading and executing controls testing, assessing evidence, identifying weaknesses and root causes, and managing issues to resolution with robust reporting.
- Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels, able to challenge constructively, influence ways of working and apply a pragmatic approach that maintains high quality while focusing on material risks and priorities.
- Collaborative and forward‑thinking mindset, acting as a trusted advisor and open to different perspectives that evolve and strengthen controls and assurance approaches.
Benefits
- Flexibility and benefits to fit your life: discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, free online GP and 24/7 counselling, interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, Cycle to Work scheme.
- Generous family entitlements: maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive application experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Controls & Assurance Manager in Glasgow employer: SSE PLC
SSE provides a range of benefits including interest-free loans and a Cycle to Work scheme. Located in multiple cities, the company values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a positive application experience for all candidates.
