Management Accounting Analyst

Cadent Gas Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a Management Accounting Analyst to support financial processes within the Network Finance Team. The role involves providing critical insights to help operational managers, collaborating on budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring robust financial controls. The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension Scheme double matched up to 18% of salary

25 days holiday, plus statutory days

Flexible working

Career development with funded learning options

Retail discounts, gym access, and more

Qualifications

• Proactive and analytical finance professional.
• Part-qualified accountant actively studying with a UK-recognised body.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly reporting cycles and provide financial analysis.
• Work closely with finance and operational teams to support budgeting and planning.
• Assist with control activities and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Curiosity

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

Advertised Salary: £34,011 to £40,011 per annum

Job Function: Finance

Working Hours: 37

Location Type: Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent

Posting End Date: 23/10/2025

Deliver insight that drives operational decisions

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accounting Analyst to join our Network Finance Team. With an operational focus, you’ll support one of our networks and report to a Network Finance Business Partner. You’ll play a key role in ensuring financial processes are consistent and controlled, while providing valuable insight to operational and commercial managers to help them make informed decisions.

This is a varied and engaging role that offers challenge, development, and the chance to build strong relationships across the business.

Why you’ll love this role:

This is a finance role that offers hands-on experience, collaboration, and the opportunity to influence operational performance.

• Performance Insight – Support monthly reporting cycles and provide analysis to help managers understand financial performance.
• Business Partnering – Work closely with finance and operational teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• Process Support – Assist with control activities and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ad-hoc Analysis – Investigate financial data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring:

• You’re a proactive and analytical finance professional with a passion for learning and collaboration.
• Part-qualified accountant actively studying with a UK-recognised body
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Curious mindset with a willingness to challenge and improve processes
• Looking to grow your finance career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Join us as a Management Accounting Analyst and help shape the future of financial performance.

Interviews scheduled to commence Thursday 30th October.

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.

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 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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