Maz Alkirwi
Finance Director - Sse Networks @SSE plc
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WORK HISTORY
Finance Director - Sse Networks @SSE plc
Perth, GB
Leading the Networks Finance function covering electricity Transmission and Distribution networks which collectively contribute over 50% of SSE plc\'s operating profit and capital investment plans.Part of the Networks Executive Management team responsible for delivering infrastructure investment, operating and maintaining critical national infrastructure in line with the contractual requirements agreed with the industry regulator, Ofgem.Managing and driving the financial strategy for a business with a turnover in excess of £1.2bn, annual capital investment of c£700m, and over employees across the North of Scotland and Southern England.Responsible for leading the financial negotiations with Ofgem for multi-billion pound over a 5-8 year contractual period.Contributing to the strategic and transformation changes across Networks including a large IT investment programme, organisational changes, and overhaul of its operating model.Securing approval to deliver large infrastructure projects to deliver for customers and deliver growth for the Group.Managing overall financial control, governance, and internal/external audit requirements and driving financial insight and business partnering to aid strategic decision making.Challenging and supporting the business throughout the annual and long term financial and strategic planning process.Working closely with Group Investor Relations and Corporate Finance teams to communicate with investors, analyst and credit rating agencies to communicate the financial performance and outlook for the Networks division.Leading the Industry body\'s (ENA) Finance Working Group throughout the next price control period to engaging with Ofgem, third party consultants, and stakeholders to establish an appropriate financial framework.
EDUCATION
University of Strathclyde
MBA with Distinction
University of Strathclyde
1st class Honours, Finance and Computer Science
ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs
Qualified Chartered Accountant
SKILLS
ABOUT MAZ ALKIRWI
Experience leading a large finance function for a FTSE 100 listed plc.Part of Senior Management team for a division which generates over £1.2bn in revenue, invests over £700m in capital investment and has over employees.Led the implementation of financial governance for a £300m Joint Venture including managing all financial aspects such as cash flow requirements, financial accounting, audits, and working as part of the JV management team.Experienced managing and improving overall financial control, governance including internal/external audit requirements.Driving financial value through challenging and supporting the business in decision making, throughout the annual and long term financial processes, and the transformation agenda. Able to work with Investor Relations to communicate with investors, analyst and credit rating agencies to communicate the financial performance and outlook accordingly.
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