Strategic Finance Associate

Octopus Energy Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Octopus Energy Ltd. is seeking a Strategic Finance Associate to support OEGen’s monthly management accounts, cash flow planning, and strategic finance initiatives across a global portfolio of entities.

The role involves coordinating budgets, engaging with senior stakeholders, and driving improvements in financial analysis and reporting. A qualified accountant with FP&A experience is preferred, with strong communication and organizational skills for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA preferred).
• Experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Familiarity with financial reporting and month-end processes.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Experience or exposure to board and investor reporting and financial presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review and analysis of OEGen cash flow actuals and forecasts, including capital call requests, cash flow reporting and reforecasting.
• Engage with department heads and senior Group stakeholders on financial matters.
• Coordinate the annual budget process across OEGen assets.
• Identify and manage economic trade-offs across the OEGen businesses via the capital allocation process.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Education

ACA preferred

Job description

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.,

• 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 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 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.