IT Finance and Performance Lead

IT Finance Management & Performance Lead

ScottishPower HQ Glasgow (hybrid)

Salary up to 65500 up to 15% bonus private medical & other excellent benefits

Full-time permanent position

Closing date- 31st of March 2026

Help us create a better future quicker

This role will lead the Financial and Performance Management capability in Digital Transformation transitioning the organisation to an automated outcomefocused insight-driven function. The role holder will own the strategic management and optimisation of IT spend and value - aligning budgets and multiyear investments to technology roadmaps and business objectives; embedding cost transparency with business driver analysis for decision making drive KPIled performance reporting and value-add/ cost-benefit feedback in close partnership with DT Finance and the Business.

What youll be doing

• Strategic Planning and optimisation of totex 120m:
  • Work with Digital Transformation Leadership and the Business to develop strategic and annual financial plans aligned to technology roadmaps and business objectives
  • Optimise the value from investment supporting business case creation and decision-making considering different investment options
  • Work with Digital Transformation and PMO teams to validate the approach and optimisation behind the allocation of IT resources (budget personnel technology) across different projects departments and initiatives
• Performance Measurement and Reporting:
  • Establish KPIs to support decisions and measure the effectiveness/ efficiency of IT investments and operations
  • Track IT performance against KPIs identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective actions
  • Manage benchmarking activity for external comparison and identification of areas for improvement
• Process Improvement and Automation:
  • Leverage data analytics to gain deeper insights into IT spending and performance to support more informed decisions to the management team
  • Identify and implement opportunities to automate and streamline aspects of Financial and Performance Management Reporting
  • Utilise change management approaches to embed changes to cost and performance management across Digital Transformation
• Stakeholder management & Business Partnership:
  • Build strong relationships with senior managers across the various arms of the organisation and their teams acting as a liaison between operational DT departments and the IT Office

What youll bring

• Proven experience leading IT Financial and Performance Management in complex large organisations
• Strong understanding of IT functions/departments and the typical layers of an IT estate (e.g. infrastructure storage applications etc.)
• Ability to interpret business strategy and apply to an IT function especially when reviewing IT change portfolios
• Experience in risk issue and dependency management for investment decisions and financial outcomes
• Knowledge of cloud economics/FinOps (cost allocation tagging hygiene unit economics rightsizing/commitments) linked to Financial and Performance KPIs
• Ability to manage a range of complex relationships both internally and externally often against a backdrop of conflicting aims and priorities
• Proven ability to deal with some level of ambiguity and incomplete data to ensure it is used effectively in the decision-making processes
• Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills at all levels of the organisation

Minimum Criteria

• Degree educated and/or with relevant professional accounting qualifications
• Computer literate with significant experience and expertise in the use of spreadsheets for reporting and modelling
• Experience with IT Financial management and data tooling (e.g. Apptio PowerBI Service Now)
• Proven Financial Management / TBM leadership experience
• Understanding of IT functions and enterprise technologies
• Commercial awareness and experience

Whats in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for your future and take personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow. Thats why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance Private Medical Insurance Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future were at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over 6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.

Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours so whatever your background youll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities long term conditions mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support please reach out to .

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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