Finance Systems Administrator

Octopus Energy Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Systems Administrator to support finance applications like NetSuite. The role focuses on system administration, user support, and financial process improvement. Ideal candidates should have experience in system administration and financial controls. The company champions a culture of innovation and offers a flexible salary discussion.

Benefits

Flexible salary discussions

Unique culture and perks

Support for personal accommodations

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant NetSuite system administration experience.
• Experience supporting core financial processes (P2P, O2C, R2R).
• Strong knowledge of financial operations and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Handle system administration and ITGC responsibilities.
• Provide first-line user support, escalating issues as needed.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues across multiple finance systems.

Skills

NetSuite system administration

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Financial operations knowledge

Education

NetSuite Certification

Tools

Rossum

Pleo

Job description

Octopus Energy has grown exponentially in its short history. It is a complex multi-billion turnover international group, which participates in multiple industry verticals including retail utilities, utilities management, generation, EV leasing and software sales. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

As part of our growth strategy, we are implementing a number of new business management applications to streamline our finance operations and improve efficiency. We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to play a key role in supporting our end to end finance applications.

This role will be pivotal in ensuring the ongoing success of Finance and its ability to successfully maintain new systems for the Group.

This role will work alongside our NetSuite Administrator to manage the day to day administration and maintenance of the several Finance systems, including NetSuite, Rossum and Pleo.

What you'll do

• Handling system administration and ITGC responsibilities;
• Providing first-line user support, escalating issues as needed;
• Investigating and resolving technical issues across multiple finance systems, including system interface/integration issues;
• Ensuring financial and system controls are maintained, updated, and aligned with best practices;
• Maintaining user access and roles;
• Customising and maintaining reports, dashboards, and saved searches;
• Providing system training and support to finance and operational teams on functionality and best practices;
• Identifying potential for improvements within the Finance systems landscape and within internal processes;
• Working closely with IT, Finance, and external vendors to ensure system performance and alignment with business needs;
• Keeping Finance Systems up-to-date by testing and implementing system updates and new functionality; and
• Assisting in the process of selecting, setting up, implementing, and monitoring new features, functionalities, and add-ons.

What you'll need

• 2+ years of relevant NetSuite system administration experience
• Experience supporting core financial processes (P2P, O2C, R2R)
• NetSuite Certification (Administrator or SuiteFoundation) is advantageous
• Experience with Rossum and Pleo (or similar Invoice Scanning & Expense Management systems), and other finance systems, is advantageous
• Strong knowledge of financial operations and financial controls.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, process-improvement mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users
• A drive to get more out of Octopus’s finance systems investment, and to continuously improve

Why 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. We don't advertise because we have flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason someone doesn't apply. What's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy has a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. 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 best company to work for in 2022, and on Glassdoor we were listed among 50 best places to work in 2022. Our Group CEO has discussed our culture and how we empower our people.
• Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

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.