Strategic Finance Associate

Octopus Energy is hiring a Strategic Finance Associate. Level rates it ; you can apply on Octopus Energy.

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We're making energy fair, clean, and simple for all using technology.

Octopus Energy started with a bold idea: to build Britain’s first truly digital energy supplier. By combining world-class tech with brilliant humans who care deeply about customers and driving the renewable energy transition, we made it happen and in 2025, we became Britain’s largest energy supplier.

Octopus Energy Group is a global energy transition collective. 10 businesses working across 4 continents to tackle energy transformation at nearly every front.

And within this group, Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is a leader in sourcing, investing in, and managing a wide range of utility-scale renewable energy assets. As we continue to expand our investment base, we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Currently, we manage a global portfolio of over £8 billion in renewable energy assets.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Finance Associate to join the OEGen team. This role focuses on managing the preparation of monthly management accounts for OEGen group entities, supporting strategic finance initiatives, and liaising with various stakeholders across the subsidiary entities. The candidate will work within OEGen, overseeing a range of entities from regulated to non-regulated companies globally.

This position requires an average of 3 days in the office per week

What You'll Do

Lead the preparation, review and analysis of OEGen cash flow actuals and forecasts, including capital call requests, cash flow reporting and reforecasting
Regularly engage with department heads and other senior Group stakeholders on a range of financial matters
Coordinate the annual budget process across OEGen assets
Support the OEGen Strategic Finance Lead in identifying and managing economic trade-offs across the OEGen businesses, including growth, returns and liquidity, through the capital allocation process. This includes evaluating the financial impact of new business lines, products, services and other investments
Monitor actual performance against plan, identifying key drivers of variance and working with the business to develop appropriate action plans where required
Prepare and coordinate monthly financial reporting, quarterly strategic Board packs and other strategic materials for OEGen Group
Review and challenge financial deliverables provided by External Asset Managers, including management accounts and cash flow actuals and forecasts
Liaise with the external audit team, responding to queries and supporting the efficient delivery of the year-end audit process
Work closely with international subsidiaries to ensure the consistent application of accounting policies, processes and procedures
Drive continuous improvement in financial analysis, reporting tools and processes through best-practice sharing and knowledge exchange across Finance teams

What You'll Need

Qualified accountant (ACA preferred)
Experience or knowledge in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including building and maintaining financial models
Familiarity with financial reporting and month-end processes (accounting degree not required)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret complex data
Experience or exposure to board and investor reporting and financial presentations
Knowledge of capital structure and fundraising processes is a plus
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail
Confidence to suggest improvements to systems and processes as the company continues to scale
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

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!
Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were named the UK's top company to work for in 2025, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership
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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.

How we rate this

Strategic Finance Associate at Octopus Energy rates 38 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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