Financial Controls Specialist

Full 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 EDI commitments
Generous family policies and flexible benefits
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