Principal Financial Reporting Accountant

EDF (UK); London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Financial Reporting Accountant to join their dynamic Financial Control & Reporting team in London. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the integrity of financial data, prepare insightful reports for senior management, and lead regulatory reporting efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the financial narrative of a company committed to a sustainable energy future. With flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for a detail-oriented finance professional looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Market-leading pension

Flexible benefits

Health insurance

Electric vehicle leasing

Enhanced parental leave

Remote IT support

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA certification.
• Strong technical skills and keen business insight.

Responsibilities

• Leading the financial close process and ensuring compliance.
• Preparing monthly performance reports and managing group consolidations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Excel

Anaplan

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

PowerPoint

Financial Systems

Job description

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The Opportunity

We’re seeking a passionate and detail-oriented finance professional to join our Financial Control & Reporting (FC&R) team at EDF as a Principal Financial Reporting Accountant.

About The Role

This key role within our Customers Finance function involves ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data, delivering insightful reports that support strategic decision-making. You will be part of a dynamic team, consolidating financial statements, preparing performance reports for senior management, supporting regulatory submissions, and liaising with auditors and colleagues.

You will also contribute to planning, audit processes, and the transition to new billing systems. This position offers a chance to influence EDF’s financial narrative and contribute to a sustainable energy future.

Pay, Benefits And Culture

We offer a competitive salary, a market-leading pension, and flexible benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, enhanced parental leave, health insurance, and discounts. Flexible working arrangements and remote IT support are available. EDF is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality, supporting social mobility and accommodating applicants with disabilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the financial close process, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Preparing and guiding the development of monthly performance reports.
• Managing group consolidations, regulatory forecasts, and audit activities.
• Leading regulatory reporting efforts, including Ofgem stress testing and impairment modelling.

Who You Are

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong technical skills with a keen eye for detail and business insight.
• Excellent communicator capable of engaging senior stakeholders.
• Proficient with financial systems, Excel, PowerPoint, and eager to learn tools like Anaplan.
• A team player committed to sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Application deadline: Sunday 11th May.

Location: Nova North, London.