We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.
A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.
We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.
Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.
Our Finance team has a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to join them in Salford.
Our Role
To Provide excellence in the transformation team delivering continually improved group and management reporting and standardised reporting for the Electricity North West business (including all group companies).
* Continuously review and improve processes, driving improvements in efficiency, accuracy and consistency of reporting.
* Support the Financial Transformation and Risk Manager, Financial Control Team, Finance Business Partners and Planning and Reporting groups with production of standardised outputs (standardised reporting and MI associated with operational and capital costs).
* Ongoing improvements, maintenance and development of reporting efficiency
Principal Responsibilities
* Develop and manage a high-quality Management Accounting reporting function, developing clear and effective transactional management accounting and reporting, whilst maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and benchmark performance;
* Preparation of monthly management accounts for the parent company in accordance with parent company timetable, ensuring timely delivery of management accounting processes for the monthly reporting cycle.
* Investigation of variances, unusual items and provision of variance analysis to the Finance SLT ahead of submissions to the Parent Company. Draft preparation of monthly Board reporting, including analysis of financial and non financial performance.
* Work with the Systems Accountant and MI team to ensure the SAP / Tagetik structure delivers a reporting structure in line with the standard outputs and regulatory requirements of the business;
* Implementation, improvement and documentation of financial controls across the finance team;
* Ensure appropriate and timely balance sheet control and review through ownership of the monthly control account process; including identification of risks and opportunities;
* Work with the Corporate Planning Team to support the balance sheet and cash flow budgeting process;
* Support Business Partners/Finance Managers with provision of accurate and relevant information as required;
* Work closely with the Transaction Processing Manager to ensure effective integration between upstream transactional processes and the Management Accounting team;
* Manage the finance deliverables to the Group Team at Scottish Power
* Manage audit deliverables where required
* Undertake ad-hoc requirements in the Group Finance team;
Who we are looking for
* CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant (Essential);
* Proven experience of Management Accounting and Reporting (Essential);
* High level Microsoft excel skills including building of financial models
* Experience of the financial year end process (Essential);
* Reporting skills and the ability to pro-actively tailor content and highlight areas of concern to meet the needs of the audience (Essential);
* Analytical thinker, with the ability to understand and explain variances and underlying trends (Essential);
* Effective communicator and influencer with the ability to build strong working relationships (Essential);
* Report writing, the ability to translate financial information and other business KPI’s into meaningful written reports for the Senior Leadership Team (Essential);
* Excellent attention to detail (Essential);
* Strong process management experience with the ability to devise and improve reporting processes and assurance (Essential);
* A flexible approach in terms of dealing with tasks and delivering to challenging deadlines (Essential);
* Self-starter with excellent organisational skills (Essential);
* 2-3 years PQE (Desirable);
* SAP experience (Desirable);
* Tagetik experience (Desirable);
* Influencing skills (Desirable);
* Experience of a large organisation preferably in a regulated environment (Desirable)
What we’re offering
As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:
* An annual bonus scheme
* 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* Private Health Care
* An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
* A market-leading contributory pension scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
Our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.
Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)
Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)BS7858 checks) and a Drug & Alcohol test.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable