Finance Systems Tester

Octopus Energy has grown exponentially in its short history. It is now a complex multi-billion turnover international group, participating in various 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 NetSuite and supplementary finance applications such as OCR and AP Management to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. We are seeking a Finance Systems Business Analyst to play a key role in these initiatives. Our legacy business management applications are nearing capacity, necessitating a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to serve as the backbone for finance and to facilitate information flow across the group. Oracle’s NetSuite SaaS platform has been selected for this purpose, with ongoing selection of supplementary applications. This role is crucial for the success of Finance systems within the Group, ensuring proper controls and segregation of duties, and defining streamlined processes and procedures across the organization. Within the Finance Systems & Transformation team, you will lead and perform end-to-end testing of financial applications and transformation projects. You will also develop test management best practices, write test strategies, and support business stakeholders in testing activities. Finance\’s central role requires close coordination with other teams and tools within Octopus. You will test new systems managed both internally and by third parties. What you\’ll do Estimate testing effort for all finance system implementations, including integrations. Plan, develop, and execute test strategies and plans. Design and execute testing activities, including functional, system integration, regression, and support for user acceptance testing. Analyze information, write high-quality test cases, and prepare test data. Execute and maintain manual tests, estimating time required. Document queries and defects, providing data for rapid resolution. Review change requests, assessing impact on testing. Lead and participate in daily stand-ups and defect triage calls. Coordinate with internal teams, third-party suppliers, and system integrators on defect management. Provide metrics on testing cycles to stakeholders and assist in resolving bottlenecks. Monitor and report on test progress, quality, results, and completion. What you\’ll need Proven experience as a Test Analyst, with strong knowledge of testing methodologies and tools. At least 5 years of test management experience. ERP testing experience, preferably with Oracle NetSuite, but experience with other systems like Microsoft or SAP is also valuable. Experience testing complex business systems, including integrations and data migration. Skills across functional, regression, UAT, and end-to-end testing. Ability to develop test plans, cases, data, and traceability matrices. Experience managing relationships with stakeholders. Track record of delivering projects on time. Excellent communication skills. Useful Experience Understanding of financial processes and accounting principles. Familiarity with financial software such as OCR and invoice matching applications. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We aim to provide all necessary tools and a supportive environment to help you succeed. Need accommodations? Let us know, and we will do our best to customize your interview process for comfort and success. Studies show that some groups, like women, are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, as we value diverse skills and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, fair work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr