Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant (Entity Analyst)

Warwick, hybrid

c£55,000 DOE + bens

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy.  We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, and more than half a million businesses and 24 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain. National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a clean energy future.

We’re seeking a fully qualified Financial Accountant (Entity Analyst) to join our high-achieving finance team, to be responsible for four business entities monthly reporting and analysis (covering a wide range of management accounting and financial accounting processes).  This position will also provide the opportunity to work in close conjunction with our talented Finance Business Partners, to understand the business areas in depth to help provide a better storyline on month end reporting.  

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

About the role:

As Entity Analyst you will be responsible for:

• The integrity of month end reported actuals.
• Work closely with FBPs on your business entity areas to better understand the assumptions made in budget and deviation from it in the forecasts, which would support your review commentary during month end reporting.
• Produce Month end presentation packs.
• Where appropriate, challenge journal calculations, raise new prepays or accruals.
• Ensure prior month end actions are closed off, then work on improvements tasks, understand what is happening in the business so you can provide better commentary to support commercial decision making.
• Master data requests within your areas.
• Prepare and report out Quarterly Management Accounts (ensuring every balance is correct by journalling costs in the period before reporting).
• In the following quarter, prepare the management accounts for review by Entity Controllership Manager, Financial reporting & FP&A before submission to Senior Leadership team.
• Support with the Quarterly Analytical Reviews assigned by investigating costs to the prior period and providing commentary to evidence the variances.
• Understanding of WBS settlement set ups, supporting balance sheet queries if required.

About you:

We’re looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ ICAEW/ ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) – this would be an ideal opportunity for someone trained and qualified in Practice to join a large progressive in-house finance team in Industry.  We’d love to see proven experience in financial analysis and reporting along with management accounting experience, and solid technical accounting knowledge.  You’re a team player with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, excellent attention to detail and accuracy, and strong communication and presentation skills.  Systems-wise, you’ll need to have strong proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables and data analysis) and experience using SAP would be an advantage.

What we can offer you:

• Salary: c. £55,000 DOE
• Bonus of up to 6%
• 26 days’ holiday plus 8 statutory holidays – plus option to buy 5 additional days,
• Double-match pension - for every £1 you put in, we add £2 (max company contribution 12%),
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more,
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury,
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/ shared parental leave,
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7,
• Financial support to cover the cost of relevant professional membership subscriptions
• Appreciate scheme and retail offers.

Other 'nice to knows':

• Hybrid working – 2-3 days in our Warwick
• Career progression and ongoing professional training and development
• Free gym and exercise classes onsite at our Warwick office, sports clubs to join
• Canteen and coffee shop onsite
• Free parking

About us:

Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain and will continue to play a vital role in the energy system for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm. National Gas provides that security.

Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. We are Britain’s national gas network, providing secure energy to power the country, achieve net zero and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

At National Gas, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. To that end we want to support you during the interview process, please advise your recruitment partner if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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Further information:

• Advert close: 10/10/25