Management Accounting Specialist

Cadent Gas Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Management Accounting Specialist to join their Finance team in Coventry. The role involves managing the monthly reporting cycle, leading budgeting, and providing expert financial advice. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong financial acumen and solid experience in financial processes, preferably proficient in SAP and Excel. This is a permanent position offering various employee benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension Scheme double matched up to 18% of salary

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Career development with funded learning options

Flexible working options

Generous family policies

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Strong financial and commercial acumen with post-qualification experience.
• Proficient in SAP/BPC and advanced Excel.
• Skilled in planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly reporting cycle for West Midlands Network.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide expert financial advice to business managers.

Skills

Strong financial and commercial acumen

Proficient in SAP/BPC

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Judgment and decision-making ability

Education

Qualified accountant with a UK-recognised body

Tools

SAP/BPC

Excel

Job description

Turn financial insight into strategic impact

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-orientedManagement Accounting Specialistto join our Finance team atAnsty Business Park, Coventry (CV7 9JU)on apermanent basis. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering accurate, insightful, and timely financial information to support decision-making across a defined business area.

Reporting to a Totex Finance Business Partner, you’ll manage the monthly reporting cycle for West Midlands Network, lead budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide expert financial advice to business managers. You’ll also play a key role in improving financial processes and ensuring that all control activities are completed to a high standard.

Why you’ll love this role:

This is a high-impact finance role that offers variety, visibility, and the opportunity to influence business performance.

• Financial Leadership– Own the management accounting process for your area, from reporting to forecasting.
• Business Partnering– Work closely with managers to provide financial insight and support strategic decisions.
• Process Improvement– Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and drive value.
• Control & Compliance– Ensure financial activities are well-documented, consistent, and compliant.
• Collaboration– Partner with peers across Finance to share best practices and improve team performance.

What you’ll bring:

• Qualifications–
  • Qualified accountant with a UK-recognised body
• Experience & Skills–
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen with post-qualification experience
  • Proficient in SAP/BPC and advanced Excel
  • Skilled in planning, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience working with technical and commercial teams
  • Confident in challenging the norm and proposing innovative solutions
  • Strong judgement, initiative, and decision-making ability

Looking to take the next step in your finance career? Join us as aManagement Accounting Specialistand help shape the financial future of Cadent.

Please note that this position will close on Sunday 24th August, with interviews scheduled to commence on an adhoc basis.

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to 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.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! 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.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

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, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.