Management Accounting Specialist

Cadent Gas; Sparkbrook; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Coventry is seeking a proactive Management Accounting Specialist for a permanent role. The candidate will manage reporting cycles, budgeting, and provide financial insights to influence strategic decisions. This position offers opportunities for process improvement and collaboration across teams. Attractive benefits include an annual bonus, double-matched pension scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension scheme double matched

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Flexible working options

Career development with funded learning

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in management accounting.
• Strong proficiency in planning and forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills for engagement with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Innovative solutions

Judgement and decision-making

Education

Qualified accountant with a UK-recognised body

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Turn financial insight into strategic impact

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team at Ansty Business Park, Coventry (CV7 9JU) on a permanent 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 East of England 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 a Management Accounting Specialist and help shape the financial future of Cadent.

Note: This position closes on Monday 30 September, with interviews scheduled to commence from Monday 6 October.

Disclaimer: We reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.

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

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