Title: Property Commercial Manager
Drive financial performance across our property portfolio
Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in managing and optimising our property finance function? As our Property Commercial Manager, you’ll play a key role in overseeing a £200m+ budget, supporting strategic decision-making, and shaping the financial processes that underpin our property operations.
This is a permanent opportunity to make a real impact – from managing CAPEX and OPEX spend to driving performance metrics and supporting project delivery. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring financial rigour, risk management, and continuous improvement across the property portfolio.
Why You'll Love This Role!
This is a high-impact role that offers variety, visibility, and the chance to shape how we manage property finance.
- Budget Leadership – Manage a £200m+ OPEX and CAPEX budget with full financial oversight.
- Strategic Influence – Support contract KPIs, project planning, and data-driven decision-making.
- Process Development – Collaborate with the Property Operations team to design and implement end-to-end processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships across the business and with external partners.
- Performance & Risk – Develop performance metrics and manage financial risk across the portfolio.
- Performance Metrics: Develop and manage performance metrics to support contract management.
What You'll Need:
You’re a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for driving value.
- Qualifications – Degree-level education or equivalent technical qualifications; part-qualified with ACCA or CIMA.
- Financial Expertise – Proven experience in financial management and business analysis.
- Analytical Mindset – Skilled at interpreting data, identifying issues, and delivering creative solutions.
- Stakeholder Management – Confident working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Results-Driven – Focused on delivering outcomes, meeting targets, and driving positive change.
- Professionalism – Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
Looking to take the next step in your finance career? Join us as a Property Commercial Manager and help shape the future of our property operations.
Please note that this position will close on Wednesday 28th May.
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.
Interviews for this position will be held week commencing Monday 2nd June onwards.
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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