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Octopus Energy is a rapidly growing global energy business operating dozens of businesses across 20+ countries, spanning renewable generation, domestic flexibility, heat pumps, and EV charging infrastructure. The company has executed 40+ deals in the past five years, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and major customer acquisitions (e.g., Bulb and Shell UK retail businesses).
In this role, you will work closely with the Group Corporate Finance Director to deliver technical accounting advice and implementation for high-impact strategic initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:
• Provide technical accounting, financial advice, and support for strategic projects including debt facilities, key contracts, intercompany activity, and M&A transactions
• Deliver technical accounting advice to the group and business units during the audit process
• Ensure implementation of accounting excellence across the group, covering new developments and initiatives
• Lead accounting for due diligence on M&A activities
• Collaborate with treasury, capital markets, legal, and tax teams on project implementations
• Work with Group Reporting and auditors to ensure accurate disclosure of new projects in financial statements
• Engage with external advisors on key projects and specialized advice as needed
You will be involved in some of the most important financial decisions and projects the company undertakes, operating in a fast-paced environment where the ability to move quickly across a complex business is essential.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Big 4 qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, or equivalent) with strong post-qualified experience in practice or industry
• Excellent technical accounting experience in audit and/or advisory
• Experience in controls implementations and business process improvements
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to form trusted relationships with business unit management teams while retaining the ability to challenge constructively with empathy
• Excellent communication and listening skills
