Job Description

Are you ready to make an impact in the financial world? Cadent has an exciting opportunity for a Management Accounting Specialist to join our Performance and Central department. This is a 12-month secondment opportunity where you will ensure financial processes are fit for purpose and operated consistently and controlled.Reporting to the Performance Reporting Manager, you will form close relationships with senior stakeholders, Cost Centre and Project Managers, providing comprehensive financial support to help them make well-informed decisions.To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a fully qualified accountant within a UK-recognised body.Why You'll Love This Role!Manage Accounting Processes: Oversee the periodic management accounting process for the Performance Reporting team.Monthly Reporting: Manage the monthly reporting cycle, including setting timetables, liaising with stakeholders, and tracking completion.Consolidate Reports: Collate and consolidate the Group's performance reports, Budget, Forecast, and Business Plan data.Ensure Accuracy: Ensure all financial statements are accurate, investigating anomalies and communicating irregularities to senior Finance managers.Provide Support: Offer support and advice to senior Finance stakeholders across your area of responsibility.What You Will Bring:Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial issues and results to stakeholders at any level.Financial Acumen: Good financial & commercial acumen with relevant post-qualification experience in financial management.Relationship Building: Ability to build productive relationships with managers and other stakeholders across the business.Problem Solving: Experienced in problem-solving, including challenging the norm and proposing options.Technical Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, SAP, and BPC functionality.If you're passionate about driving financial excellence and innovation, apply today and be part of something incredible.Interviews will be being held over microsoft teams Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th March.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 YouHere 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 InclusionDon'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!Circle Back InitiativeAs a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we ensure all candidates receive a response to their application.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 atBe part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.

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