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Scottish Power

Strategic Compliance Manager

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Scottish Power
Shaping the future of energy in the UK
Leads financial governance, regulatory compliance, and performance reporting for SP Energy Networks.
6d ago
£61,600 - £77,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
United Kingdom, Birkenhead
Hybrid
Company Size
5,750 across the UK Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Operation & Maintenance
Retail
Sector Specialisms
Power Grid
Renewables
Energy Retail
Role
What you would be doing
budgeting
investment approval
sap housekeeping
regulatory reporting
carbon reporting
financial controls
  • Lead and manage a team responsible for delivering accurate budgeting, forecasting, and business planning across ~10,000 live projects and £225m annual spend.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including Ofgem, auditors, contractors, and industry working groups to ensure compliance and influence future regulatory frameworks
  • Manage the Directorate’s investment approval process, ensuring only value-adding projects are approved and supported by robust commercial analysis.
  • Lead the development of carbon offset reporting and pricing policy strategy, supporting sustainability and commercial value.
  • Act as licence lead for financial control policy, ensuring all controls are implemented, communicated, and compliant with governance standards.
  • Champion SAP housekeeping, TECO targets, and operational excellence to ensure data integrity and delivery efficiency.
  • Oversee capital investment governance, ensuring compliance with Iberdrola and Ofgem policies, and chair monthly/quarterly governance meetings.
  • Lead the development and submission of regulatory reports, including RRP tables and Open Data requirements, ensuring alignment with Data Assurance Guidance and RIGs.
  • Drive strategic initiatives to improve performance, reduce unit costs, and maximise profit—targeting efficiencies such as reducing Payments in Advance by 20% and recovering £6–12m in overheads annually.
  • Support and deputise for the Commercial and Performance Manager, contributing to strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across the business.
What you bring
senior manager
strategic
leadership
sap
accounting
commercial qualification
  • Proven experience in a senior managerial role, ideally within SPEN or a related business area.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business change across multiple functions.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
  • Experience managing complex data and reporting systems, including SAP and other financial tools.
  • Expert knowledge of accounting practices, regulatory obligations, and commercial law.
  • Professional qualification in Commercial/Accounting or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
  • Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
  • Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
  • Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
  • Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
  • Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
  • Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
  • Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
  • Life Assurance (4x salary)
  • 36 days annual leave
  • Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • non‑citizen applicants must comply with immigration requirements; the company will support necessary sponsorship.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
£9.5 billion
Annual Revenue 2023
Generated through operations in energy networks, renewables, and retail and wholesale energy services.
£8.4 billion
Annual Revenue 2022
Reflects the company's performance across various energy-related business units.
13.1%
Year-On-Year Growth
Increase in annual revenue from 2022 to 2023.
  • Operates in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution and specialises in renewable energy, particularly onshore and offshore wind farms, and manages the transmission and distribution networks in South and Central Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and North West England.
  • Provides electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK, offering services such as smart metering, energy efficiency advice, and home services like boiler care and maintenance.
  • Has three main divisions: Energy Networks, Renewables, and Energy Retail and Wholesale.
Culture + Values
  • *SUSTAINABLE ENERGY:* Emphasises pioneering renewable energy, creating economic, social, and environmental value, with a commitment to safety, environmental respect, and ethical, rational, responsible actions.
  • *INTEGRATING FORCE:* Acts as a dynamic and responsible force for change, fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, encouraging diversity, and growing talent to achieve common goals.
  • *DRIVING FORCE:* Focuses on bringing about efficient change by challenging processes, innovating for continuous improvement, and anticipating customer needs.
Environment + Sustainability
2040 Target
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
100% Renewable
Clean Energy Production
All electricity generated from UK windfarms, ensuring a sustainable energy supply.
1,157 Turbines
Wind Energy Network
Operates a network of 1,157 turbines across onshore windfarms, contributing to significant renewable energy generation.
38 Windfarms
Energy Infrastructure
Maintains 38 onshore windfarm sites, supporting the transition to clean energy.
  • ScottishPower is a leader in renewable energy.
  • Enough electricity to power over 1.2 million homes, nearly half the homes in Scotland.
  • Capacity to generate 1,948 MW of electricity.
Inclusion & Diversity
35% Women Target
% of senior management roles
Target for women in senior management roles by 2030.
32% Female Representation
% in senior management
Increase in female representation in senior management from 26% in 2021 to 32% in 2022.
  • Collaborates with several recognised organisations to enhance its commitment to diversity and inclusion, such as the Business Disability Forum, The Armed Forces Covenant, Carers UK, ENABLE Scotland, and POWERful Women. It holds the highest level of accreditation of the Armed Forces Covenant (Gold Status) and received the Inclusive Workplace Award from the Scottish Union of Supported Employment for two consecutive years.
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