We’re helping shape the future of electricity.
A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland.
We're investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the future electricity system.
We’re accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark. We offer diverse career opportunities across the UK and Ireland, agile working and excellent benefits.
A Finance Summer Placement at SSE is an opportunity to experience what working in finance is really like. You'll apply the skills you're developing at university, learn from experienced finance professionals and contribute to a business investing in the UK's energy future.
Finance is at the heart of how SSE makes decisions. As we invest in the infrastructure, technology and people needed to support the transition to net zero, our Finance teams provide the insight and expertise that help us understand performance, manage risk and make informed investment decisions.
During your summer placement, you'll join one of our finance teams and gain practical experience in a professional working environment. Depending on where you're placed, you could gain exposure to areas such as:
You'll work alongside experienced colleagues, contribute to meaningful work and develop skills that will support both your remaining university studies and your future career. Most importantly, the placement is an opportunity to explore whether a career in finance is right for you and experience what it's like to work at SSE.
You'll be in your third year of university and returning to university after your summer placement. Your degree doesn't need to be in Finance or Accounting. We welcome students from any degree discipline who can demonstrate an interest in developing their commercial and financial understanding.
You'll likely be someone who:
Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Graduates@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.
We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment.
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At every stage of our hiring process, decisions are made by people - not technology. Your application should always be a true reflection of your skills and experiences. Using AI to fabricate details or generate answers without any basis in your own work is not the way to go!
