Financial Controls Specialist

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

7/14/2025

Job description:

Strengthen financial integrity through controls and compliance!

 

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Controls Specialist to join our team at Ansty Business Park on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Financial Controls Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a robust internal control environment, supporting compliance activities, and contributing to continuous improvement across Cadent’s financial processes.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic finance function, with exposure to financial reporting, audit, and wider CFO activities. You’ll work closely with process owners, control owners, and external auditors to ensure our controls are effective, compliant, and future-ready.

Why you’ll love this role:

This is a high-impact role that offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to shape financial control standards across the business.

• Controls Testing – Support the design and execution of control testing cycles, including operational effectiveness and compliance reviews.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Work with internal teams and external auditors to ensure smooth audit delivery and resolution of control issues.
• Process Improvement – Identify and promote best practices, supporting improvements in documentation, compliance, and control frameworks.
• Regulatory Awareness – Monitor changes in legislation and standards, ensuring Cadent remains compliant and audit-ready.
• Reporting & Analysis – Prepare detailed reports, maintain documentation repositories, and support the development of performance metrics.

What you’ll bring:

• Qualifications –
  • Qualified accountant with a UK-recognised body
• Experience & Skills –
  • Strong background in internal controls testing or regulatory compliance
  • Ability to assess and map business processes and controls
  • Experience with audit processes, risk and control matrices, and test scripts
  • Proficient in Excel, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of tax, company law, and compliance frameworks is a plus

 

Looking to take the next step in your finance career? Join us as a Financial Controls Specialist and help ensure the integrity, compliance, and performance of Cadent’s financial operations.

 

Please note that this position will close on Monday 28th July, with interviews scheduled to commence from Monday 4th August.

 

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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