Senior Management Accountant (12 Month FTC)
We’re looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join the Finance team at Elexon on a 12 month fixed-term contract (FTC).
In this role, you’ll support the management reporting function for Elexon Group and its subsidiary entities, ensuring the integrity and timely production of financial reporting and analysis. You’ll work closely with Finance Business Partners , senior managers, directors, and project teams to support budgeting , forecasting , and business decision-making across the organisation.
This role requires an individual with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
What you’ll do:
Support month-end close activities for assigned directorates, programmes, and subsidiaries
Prepare and contribute to consolidated financial reports and Board packs
Conduct monthly FP&A activities including P&L , cost, KPI, and variance analysis
Produce ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions
Meet regularly with cost centre managers , project managers, and directors to review financial performance
Maintain key account reconciliations including accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and accrued income
Manage and maintain the fixed asset register and related policies
Support annual budgeting , rolling forecasts, and the three-year business planning process
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop budgets and compile financial assumptions
Maintain and support finance systems within the reporting function
Assist with year-end activities and liaise with external auditors where required
Supervise and mentor the Assistant Management Accountant
What you’ll bring:
Experience in budgeting , forecasting , and management reporting
Experience with project accounting and financial analysis
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including working with senior leaders
Experience working with management reporting systems and processes
Studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word
Strong Excel capabilities including VLOOKUPs , Pivot Tables , and advanced formulas
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to positively influence stakeholders across the business
Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
A proactive and methodical approach with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment
Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues ( desirable )
Knowledge of the electricity industry or the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) ( desirable )
Familiarity with Elexon’s strategy, stakeholders, and regulatory environment ( desirable )
What’s in it for you:Salary –£50,500
Excellent benefits including bonus, private medical insurance and generous pension scheme
The opportunity to work within a thriving organisation which can support your growth and development
We operate a hybrid working approach with 2 days in our London office
Our culture
We believe a diverse and inclusive culture allows innovation and creativity to flourish. We are committed to continuously improving our culture for our colleagues and stakeholders. Through our hugely successful Diversity Forum, Mental Health First Aid network and regular programme of activities and events, we celebrate difference and recognise the value of employee wellbeing, which is a consistent outcome from annual employee surveys that we conduct. Likewise, as a community, we like to support each other, and all agree Elexon is a great place to work with a great workspace too!
At Elexon, we want to:
Provide true equality of opportunity
Attract and retain diverse talent
Listen to all voices
Be representative of the communities we work in
Be a role model for Diversity and Inclusion in the industry
Elexon together, embracing differences, listening to all voic es
Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of energy services.
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