Management Accountant

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 Group was launched in 2015 with a vision of using technology to make the green energy revolution affordable whilst transforming customer experiences. Octopus Energy, the UK domestic energy arm already serves 6.5 million customers. The group also operates Octopus Electric Vehicles - to help make clean transport cheaper and easier, and Octopus Energy Services - to bring smart energy products to thousands of homes. Kraken Technologies is the technology arm, which offers a proprietary in-house platform. This technology has been licensed to support over 40 million accounts worldwide, through deals with Good Energy, E.ON energy and Origin Energy. Octopus Energy NZ was established in 2020 with the aim of expanding the global Octopus business - offering a smooth customer retail experience at excellent value; and expanding its technology platform to a new market. The company has built a passionate team of 100+ in New Zealand - with a mix of corporate, retail, operations & software developers.

We've expanded our tentacles and we are now looking for a Qualified Management Accountant, based in Wellington, New Zealand. Working with Octopus Energy is a chance to join an exciting scale-up business within the energy supply sector, one that’s at the forefront of changing the landscape of the energy industry across the world. A role with us offers you the chance to contribute to building world-class operations that will catapult you into a fantastic career.

The position is an integral part of our Corporate team, playing a crucial role as we expand our corporate support functions across APAC. As processes are established across regions, this role will evolve and offer additional responsibilities. A primary focus of this role is fostering strong relationships with finance team members, particularly in the UK. Additionally, you may be required to provide support to other Corporate functions.

Your main responsibilities will include enhancing and implementing standardised financial processes for reporting and analysis while ensuring compliance with reporting obligations. You will be responsible for preparing and delivering accurate and timely month-end reports to management and various business areas, with a specific emphasis on providing in-depth analysis of monthly results. Documentation of key financial and corporate processes will be another important aspect of your role, and you will collaborate with other members of the corporate team to develop cross-functional expertise. You will also assist in various consolidated business functions managed by the team, including but not limited to financial year-end and audit processes, annual business planning, month-end close, tax compliance, and quarterly board reporting.

In addition to your primary responsibilities, you will also be responsible for providing cover when necessary in various financial aspects of our operations. This includes managing the bank balance and daily cash flow forecasts to ensure that we always have sufficient funds available to meet our payment obligations. You will also play a crucial role in managing payroll processes, working alongside our external provider. This involves handling monthly payroll for OENZ/Kraken in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, and Japan, ensuring that all required information is provided and conducting relevant reviews. Additionally, you will offer support to the accounts payable function, contributing to the smooth financial operations of the organisation.