Sp Energy Networks
Utilities
Strategy&PlanningManager
“Strategy & Planning Manager at Sp Energy Networks. Skills: Strategic planning, Financial analysis, Executive briefing. Act as strategic partner. Join up complex initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy; Ensuring every pound invested delivers real, measurable value; Shaping, coordinating and tracking delivery of SPEN’s strategic objectives; Ensuring clear, concise and timely briefing on delivery of operational and strategic objectives; Ensuring alignment, pace and clear ownership of strategic initiatives; Informing executive decision-making; Ensuring clear actions and accountability for risks and opportunities
Industry & Context.
Proven experience structuring complex business problems; Proven experience solving complex business problems; Distilling insight into clear recommendations
Occasional UK travel, Successful candidates will be required to complete additional background checks, Offer is subject to passing such checks, Compliance with applicable immigration requirements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification, At least five years’ post-qualified experience in a financial, investment, audit or assurance environment, Excellent PowerPoint and executive presentation skills
Nice to Have
Knowledge of the UK utilities sector and SPEN value drivers is highly advantageous, Flexible approach to work, with openness to occasional UK travel
What You'll Do.
Act as strategic partner
Join up complex initiatives
Provide clear insight on performance
Provide clear insight on risks
Provide clear insight on opportunities
Ensure senior leaders briefed on progress
Coordinate and track delivery of SPEN’s strategic objectives
Lead and join up key strategic initiatives
Support strategy development
Support strategy coordination
Support strategy delivery
Provide high-quality insight
Provide high-quality analysis
Inform executive decision-making
Track and monitor business unit objectives
Track and monitor key risks
Track and monitor key opportunities
Ensure accountability
Oversight of headcount management
Oversight of Long Term Outlook planning
Prepare executive-level packs
Prepare executive-level presentations
Prepare executive-level briefings
Build relationships across SPEN
Build relationships across corporate functions
Promote continuous improvement
Promote best practice
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Act as a trusted strategic partner to the SPEN CEO and Executive Team; Acting as a key interface between SPEN and ScottishPower / Iberdrola Group; Building relationships across SPEN and corporate functions; Proactively managing dependencies and alignment
Communication Scope
Outstanding written communication skills; Outstanding verbal communication skills; Ability to present complex issues clearly; Ability to present complex issues concisely
Process & Methodology
Lead and join up key strategic initiatives, Ensuring alignment, pace and clear ownership, Planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, Ability to operate effectively under pressure, Ability to operate across multiple priorities
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