Finance Manager - Gross Margin at Octopus Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ACAACCACIMASQLPythonfinancial reportingdata pipelinesleadershipbusiness partnering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Finance Manager role?

The salary is not advertised; you can ask about it on a call with a recruiter, as they match it to your experience and have flexibility to find the right fit.

Is this a remote role, or do I need to come into the office?

This is a hybrid role based out of the London office, with an expectation to spend at least 3 days a week in the office to build relationships and collaborate.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

You'll need financial experience as an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant, data experience with complex pipelines and SQL/Python, leadership and management experience, and energy industry knowledge, with a flexible and enthusiastic approach even if not expert in all areas.

What is the company culture like at Octopus Energy?

Octopus Energy Group has a unique culture where people learn, decide, and build quickly with autonomy alongside amazing co-owners on groundbreaking projects, and it was named the UK's top company to work for.

What makes a strong candidate for this Finance Manager role?

A strong candidate has good experience in most of the key areas—financial qualifications, data skills, leadership, and energy knowledge—paired with a flexible and enthusiastic approach, rather than being perfect in everything.

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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