Location: Ansty Business Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU

Contract Type: 18month FTC

Salary: £44,845 - £52,758 per annum, plus excellent benefits

Be part of something big! Help shape the future of gas for generations to come. At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We’ve got a clear roadmap that will 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.

Cadent Gas have an exciting and new opportunity to join their Financial Reporting team as a Financial Reporting Specialist.

As a Financial Reporting Specialist you will report directly to the Financial Reporting Manager the role will ensure that Balance Sheet Reporting processes are fit for purpose and operated in a consistent and controlled way. Forming close relationships with Specialist teams across Cadent (Pensions, Tax, Controls, operational finance) and/or External specialists (Auditors, Pensions advisors etc.) the role will take accountability for the preparation of the balance sheet reporting and provide technical accounting advice to members of the wider Finance team.

What you’ll get to work on

• Lead the monthly balance sheet review process as part of monthly consolidation and reconciliation process including review of key risk areas in the balance sheet including fixed assets, working capital and treasury balances.
• Manage the balance sheet external audit process including resolving queries and issues raised by auditors.
• Assist with the preparation of the consolidated reporting for the Group on a monthly basis, including assisting with the close cycle, the operation of the consolidation systems and related adjustments and reporting key movements in the balance sheet. This will also include the preparation of the Group balance sheet for budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist the high-quality documenting of end-to-end processes and controls to meet statutory compliance requirements including leading on the balance sheet review process across the Group. Ensure that governance and internal financial control over processes are robust and comply with Cadent Gas frameworks.
• Responsible for the monthly accounting for two holding companies within the Group structure.
• Proactively building own knowledge of Financial Reporting, Treasury and Regulatory Reporting and its impact on the industry and business in order to support key decisions and advise and guide own business area.
• Proactively contribute to the development of a highly motivated, innovative and customer focused Finance team.
• Supporting the delivery of change across Finance and the business, modelling new ways of working and owning delivery of key outcomes to drive the improvement of long-term business capability.
• Maintain Accounting Policies and Manuals and the provision of expert accounting advice to all parts of the Business and assist with the technical accounting presentations.

Who are we looking for

• Qualified Accountant with a UK recognised body or equivalent (e.g. ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP with experience of applying principles in complex situations.
• Knowledge and experience of risk and internal control frameworks and their application ie working with balance sheet reconciliations, best in class controls etc
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical matters to stakeholders across the business and to effectively interface with a number of key stakeholders.
• Ability to approach complex problems in a methodical and logical manner and to apply technical expertise and knowledge of standards to new areas where there is potentially limited guidance.
• Demonstrating the initiative in investigating issues and thinking outside the box.
• Working knowledge of Planning, forecasting and budgeting with good presentations skills and skills in report writing.
• Experience of transaction and close process management.
• Experience of preparing high-quality Financial Reporting with prior exposure to consolidation systems and/or accounting system (e.g. SAP or BPC).

Why Join Us

We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
• Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:

o hybrid working

o flexible working

o strong commitments to ED&I

o generous family provision policies

• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
• My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships

We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.

Our Aim

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every single requirement listed?

Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, 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.

As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.

We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!

Circle Back Initiative

As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.

We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.

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 Gas and what we do, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)