Finance Manager - Gross Margin at Octopus Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

Octopus Energy Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, UtilitiesIndustries

Requirements

  • Financial experience (probably as an ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified accountant)
  • Data experience (especially of complex data pipelines and hands-on skills in SQL/Python)
  • Leadership and management experience
  • Energy industry knowledge
  • Good experience in most of the above areas, combined with a flexible and enthusiastic approach

Responsibilities

  • Develop and inspire the team of accountants who run Gross Margin reporting
  • Build and prioritise the roadmap, and drive forward projects to improve the accuracy and scope of reporting and analysis, balancing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
  • Review month end financial reporting, and lead on year end audit from the Gross Margin team’s perspective
  • Business partner with various teams across the business and drive actionable insights from the Gross Margin reporting
  • Present results to the wider team and communicate clearly with senior management

Skills

ACA
ACCA
CIMA
SQL
Python
financial reporting
data pipelines
leadership
business partnering

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$2,476.6MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.
Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.
£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.
The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.
Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.
Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.
Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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