Finance Systems Business Analyst

Octopus Energy

4300

London (GB), United Kingdom

Posted on: 2025-09-19

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally.

That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.

We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service.

We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels.

Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group

Octopus Energy has grown exponentially in its short history. It is now 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 Business Analyst to support our end to end finance applications

This role is an opportunity to be part of the ongoing success of Finance and the team’s ability to successfully implement new systems & control frameworks for the Group.

Working in Octopus’ Finance Systems & Governance team, you will be responsible for documenting end to end Finance processes, identifying best practices, controls and procedures. You will be central to the development of a Group wide Risk & Control Matrix and ensuring that Octopus’ Finance has audit reliance.

You will also be responsible for working with stakeholders across all our Octopus’ entities to capture requirements for Finance applications; this includes but is not limited to NetSuite.

You'll be part of a business-critical transformation, with the chance to contribute to the delivery of a modern ERP platform and Finance Control Framework.. This is a collaborative, ambitious environment where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference.

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.

What you'll do

Be responsible for interviewing Finance Stakeholders to capture and document as is business processes

Using your knowledge of FInancial processes and controls, identify risks and devise appropriate risk management and controls and to-be processes which will also inform our finance transformation

Report on new requirements, gaps in Finance systems, controls and processes

Ensure Finance is following best practices and processes are designed to be re-used where possible

Identify problems within the business relating, through data modelling techniques and process flows.

Have the ability to streamline processes.

Communicate with senior people within the organisation.

Part of this assignment will be to run workshops and training sessions in order to ensure that everyone is on board and understands the processes involved

Work closely with the business to address finding raised by the audit committee

Develop and manage a risk control matrix

Align internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies/requirements/processes.

Control business analysis activities as required during the project lifecycle from project initiation through to closure

Support the UAT (e.g. test case creation & execution) and provide knowledge and expertise to support defect resolution.

Support (and undertake where necessary) business change activities e.g. training.

Conduct peer reviews and workshops for requirements definitions, As-Is and To-Be models to ensure quality, completeness and unambiguity

Develop user documentation

What you'll need

Proven experience working as a Business Analyst, with 6+ years of experience with finance solutions

Demonstrable experience of Finance Controls, Processes and Procedures

Experience working within a Project team

Ability to operate confidently in a multi-country, culturally diverse environment

Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity across project management and business analysis

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

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