Octopus Energy is a rapidly growing, global energy business. We're looking for a Senior Global Finance manager who has a passion for helping support and grow a high, paced, global disruptor.
The Octopus Energy Group spans everything from Renewable Generation to domestic flexibility, and from domestic heat pumps to public EV charging. In total we are operating dozens of businesses in over 20 countries around the world - and we have a lot further to go.
We're looking for a motivated finance professional to work closely with our Group Corporate Finance Director. You’ll be responsible for delivering key accounting advice and implementation for high importance areas of the Group (e.g. fundraising, M&A, new geographies, new lines of business, internal restructures). Octopus has done 40+ deals in the past 5 years ranging from acquiring small retail businesses to launch Octopus in new markets, to a Joint Venture in Japan, to acquiring 3m customers in taking on Bulb and Shell’s UK retail businesses, and most recently to demerging Kraken Tech.
You'll need experience in local and international accounting standards and fast-paced, rapidly growing, global organisations.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with hands-on experience delivering accounting workstreams on strategic business initiatives.
At Octopus, we hire great people who can move quickly across a complex business. Being able to thrive in a fast-paced environment is super important for this role. In exchange you will be involved in some of the most important financial decisions and projects that we undertake.
What you'll do
- Provide technical accounting, financial advice and support for the most important strategic projects within the business, including in relation to debt facilities, key contracts, intercompany activity, and M&A
- Provide technical accounting advice to the group and business units within the audit process
- Ensure implementation of accounting excellence across the group covering a broad spectrum of new developments and initiatives in the group
- Lead on accounting for due diligence on M&A activities
- Work closely with our treasury, capital markets, legal and tax teams on project implementations
- Work closely with Group Reporting and auditors to ensure that any new projects are accurately disclosed in the financial statements
- Work, where necessary, with external advisors to support on key projects and for select pieces of advice
What you'll need
- Big 4 qualified (CA, ACCA or equivalent) with great post-qualified experience in practice or in industry
- Excellent technical accounting experience in audit and/or advisory
- Experience in controls implementations and business process improvements
- The ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects
- The ability to effectively form trusted relationships with business unit management teams but at the same time retain an ability to challenge with empathy and understanding
- Excellent communication and listening skills will be core to this
Why else you'll love it here
• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you, tell us what you care about, why Octopus feels right and most importantly, bring us the real you! Applying for jobs can be a bit scary so have a nose through some of our tips first 🚀
P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at talent@octoenergy.com and we’d love to help!
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
