Residential Accountant

Energia Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Wellbeing programme

Wellbeing Fund

Free counselling

Free on-site parking

Life assurance

Generous holiday

Health cash plans

Sports & social clubs

Job summary

Energia Group is seeking a Regulatory Financial Controller to manage the financial reporting and performance of the Residential Portfolio within a regulated environment. You’ll partner with senior stakeholders and the Utility Regulator to drive forecasting, tariff setting and profitability across the Residential business.

The role offers exposure to strategic projects, working capital analysis, and regulatory submissions, with opportunities to influence future profitability and industry

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least 2 years post-qualification experience.
• At least 2 years' experience in a fast-paced commercial finance environment.
• Experience in internal management reporting.
• Experience in detailed variance analysis, including working capital.
• Experience of forecasting - short and long term.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report the Residential Portfolio's financial performance.
• Lead regulatory reporting and prepare inputs for tariff setting and forecasts.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and regulators to support decisions impacting profitability.
• Support development of strategic plans and long-term financial projections.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Post-qualification experience

Management reporting

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory reporting

Financial accounting

Job description

The Vacancy

What it's like to work at Energia Group

• We're proud that 87% of our employees would recommend us as a great place to work. It's more than just a job-it's a place where people genuinely enjoy belonging to a committed and supportive team.
• Our values-Trustworthy, Dynamic, Resourceful, and Community-Focused-aren't just words, they guide how we work every day.
• We're dedicated to helping you learn, grow and develop, offering learning opportunities, mentoring, and professional support to help you reach your goals.
• You'll also enjoy some great benefits, like an annual bonus of up to 10%, our award-winning wellbeing programme, a 'Wellbeing Fund' you can spend on whatever recharges you, free counselling service, initiatives to reward long service, free health checks, annual flu jab, free on-site parking, life assurance, plus a generous holiday package with the option to add more days, health cash plans, and fun sports and social clubs.
• We also get the balance right with a hybrid work model, so you can stay connected while still having flexibility.

The Role

Reporting to the Regulatory Financial Controller, this is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of the PowerNI Residential Finance team, with responsibility for the financial management and reporting of the Residential Portfolio.

As part of a regulated business, this role offers a unique blend of financial accounting, regulatory reporting, commercial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning. You'll work at the heart of the business, partnering with senior stakeholders and regulators while helping to drive decisions that directly impact customers, company performance, and future profitability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience beyond traditional finance and gain exposure to some of the most critical and high-profile activities within the business.

Why Join This Team?

• Influence key commercial and regulatory decisions that shape the future of the Residential business.
• Play a central role in setting regulated tariffs and forecasting business performance.
• Work directly with the Utility Regulator on annual entitlement submissions.
• Contribute to the development of the next Regulatory Price Control process, which determines the business's profitability over a four-year period.
• Support high-impact strategic projects across the organisation.
• Develop your leadership skills through line management responsibility and broad stakeholder engagement.

What you'll need

• Qualified accountant - minimum 2 years post qualification experience.
• At least 2 years' experience working in a relevant role in a fast-paced commercial finance environment.
• Experience of internal management reporting.
• Experience of detailed variance analysis, including working capital.
• Experience of forecasting - short and long term.

The Company

Energia Group is a leading energy company dedicated to playing a key role in decarbonising Ireland's energy system. Operating through three key business units - Renewables, Flexible Generation and Customer Solutions (Energia in ROI and Power NI in NI) - we provide advanced energy solutions and technologies through these two brands.

Join us if you're passionate about turning ambition into impact, channelling your energy to create a positive difference in Ireland's renewable energy future.

Does Energy Move You?

• Flexible working
• Pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• State of the art IT equipment
• Volunteer days

Contact Us

If you have any questions about open roles or working with Energia Group, please just drop us an email at [e-mail].

Energia Group is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone.

To help you during the recruitment process, we will take into account any adjustments that could assist you.

To request a reasonable adjustment please contact us at [e-mail]

A reserve list will be held for 6 months in which you will be placed if you are suitable for the role.

Best of luck!

Energia Group is an equal opportunities employer.