Group Reporting Lead - 12 month FTC (Mat cover)

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

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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 [email protected] and we’d love to help!

Full ownership of the group’s financial reporting, managing month-end, year-end, and statutory accounts as well as the consolidation process under IFRS

Oversight of statutory accounts and filings across multiple entities

Act as an internal consultant on all technical issues, providing guidance to divisional finance teams and advising stakeholders on the impact of any accounting developments

Development and maintenance of group-wide accounting policies and procedures

Act as finance lead in relation to the implementation of new systems and processes whilst constantly looking at new ways to enhance efficiencies across global finance through the use of new technologies, automation and AI

Work closely with other corporate functions such as FP&A, Tax, Treasury and Investor Relations, providing support and guidance where required

Full ownership of the audit process

Responsibility for the management and development of a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants 

Work alongside the Sustainability team to deliver on reporting and helping to prepare for new regulatory reporting requirements such as CSRD

Play a key role in the strategic development of the company, working on a range of ad hoc projects surrounding M&A activity, business transformation, corporate structuring and financing

Qualified Accountant (ACA) with strong technical accounting experience - with relevant post qualification experience in professional services firm or industry

Strong team management and mentoring skills

Strong experience within a group or multi-entity reporting environment

Up-to-date IFRS technical expertise

Comfortable operating within a high-growth environment

Strong leadership capability with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines