Management Accounting Specialist
Job Description
Job title: Management Accounting Specialist
Company: Cadent Gas
Job description: At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We’ve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.About the role:Cadent have an exciting opportunity to join their Networks team as a Management Accounting Specialist. This role will be to cover maternity leave within the team, on a 16month fixed term contract basis.This role will have an operational focus supporting one of our networks. Reporting to a Network Finance Business Partner you`ll hold a key role within our Network Finance Team. As our Management Accountant specialist, you`ll form close relationships with Operational and Commercial Managers within your specific area of responsibility. Alongside this, you`ll provide comprehensive financial support to managers to make good, well informed financial decisions.You`ll ensure that financial processes relevant to your area of responsibility are fit for purpose and operated in a consistent and controlled way It’s a role which will give you variety, challenge and plenty of scope for learning.What you’ll get to work on:
- Providing support and advice to Operational Managers by providing insight into financial performance
- Proactively review financial information to identify opportunities for performance improvements and help drive operational efficiencies.
- Manage the monthly reporting cycle for a defined business area.
- Managing the collation, challenge and review of Budget, Forecast and Business Plan data with their area of responsibility
- Work closely with peers to develop and improve processes within Finance.
- Managing the completion of any control activities.
Who are we looking for:
- Qualified accountant with a UK recognised body.
- Financial & commercial acumen combined with relevant post-qualification experience in financial management.
- Written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills and the ability to influence and explain financial issues and results to business managers.
- Ability to build relationships with stakeholders across the business through collaborative working
- System and ME Excel skills with experience of SAP (or similar finance systems)
- Demonstrable experience of process improvement
- Ability to challenge the norm and is not afraid to propose brave options.
- Experienced in decision-making
What’s In It For YouHere at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:
- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities
Why Join UsWe offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.Diversity and InclusionDon’t meet every single requirement listed?Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!Circle Back InitiativeAs an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.What’s next?To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.
To learn more about Cadent and what we do, visit our website at
Expected salary: £44845 – 52758 per year
Location: Coventry
