Accountant Location: Newforge Lane, Belfast The entrance to Newforge Lane lies off the Malone Road and is well-served by bus Metro Service 8. Contract: 12 Month FTC Working Hours: 37 hours - Monday to Friday Hybrid Working: We currently operate a hybrid working policy with a mix of working from the office and home. About Us Energia Group is a leading energy company in both RoI and NI, dedicated to decarbonising Ireland's energy system. Through three key unitsRenewables, Flexible Generation, and Customer Solutions ( Energia in RoI, Power NI in NI)we offer advanced energy solutions. We're committed to driving Irelands renewable future and supporting local communities through initiatives like employee volunteering and community benefit funds. Power NI, as part of Energia Group, is Northern Irelands most trusted energy supplier, delivering the products, services and value that families, businesses and communities need today - for a greener, more sustainable tomorrow. We are NIs largest electricity supplier, energising over half a million homes, farms and businesses for over 90 years. We are driving positive change for people living here and for the future of our planet through sustainable, smart, affordable and customer centric products and services. Our talented employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth through Learning and Development programmes. We foster a safe, inclusive work environment, champion diversity, and are seeking people with positive energy to make an impact in their roles through a meaningful career with us. About the Role Reporting to a Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be a key member of Power NIs Finance team supporting the team on a range of Commercial and Operational financial activities including the provision of commercial insight, accurate reporting, analysis, and forecasting. This role will work closely with operational, pricing, trading and compliance teams to ensure profit integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making. Responsibilities Day-to-day, heres what your new role would look like: Margin & Operating Costs Management: Analyse customer profitability, product margins, and portfolio performance Monitor and critique costs of sales and operating costs and assess impacts on margins and EBITDA Support business strategies by providing financial insights to various teams within the business Review and validate sales and cost models and variance analyses Pricing & Product Support: Provision of financial input into pricing decisions Work with analysts to model impact on tariff costs, revenues forecast and sensitivities Support with the development of new products / offerings Reporting & Forecasting: Preparation of monthly performance reports Produce short and long-term financial forecast and scenario models Ensure accuracy and completeness of accruals for costs and sales Regulatory & Market Compliance: Monitor changes to market regulations and key contracts and assess financial impacts Support compliance reporting Support financial audits and regulatory submissions Supporting production of business risk register Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with business teams to drive financial performance to ensure financial targets met Present insights to senior management team, including risks & opportunities Support business cases and strategic initiatives About you Key Criteria What Youll Need Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience Experience in energy, utilities, or a similarly complex, cost-driven industry Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret both financial and operational data Advanced Excel skills (modelling, scenarios, complex analysis) Experience with large datasets Desirable Criteria - These help decide between those who meet all the above key criteria: Experience in energy cost modelling Experience and knowledge of using SAP or Workday Familiarity with regulatory frameworks. Experience with ERP or BI tools If you are enthusiastic about this role but dont meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your past experiences might be the perfect match for this or other positions, making you the unique talent were looking for.