Financial Accounting & Analysis Advisor in London

London (GB)Octopus Energy Generation – Finance /Full-time /HybridWe're making energy fair, clean, and simple for all using technology. Octopus Energy started with a bold idea: to build Britain's first truly digital energy supplier. By combining world-class tech with brilliant humans who care deeply about customers and driving the renewable energy transition, we made it happen and in 2025, we became Britain's largest energy supplier. Octopus Energy Group is a global energy transition collective. 10 businesses working across 4 continents to tackle energy transformation at nearly every front. And within this group, Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is a leader in sourcing, investing in, and managing a wide range of utility-scale renewable energy assets. As we continue to expand our investment base, we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Currently, we manage a global portfolio of over 8 billion in renewable energy assets. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Finance Associate to join the OEGen team. This role focuses on managing the preparation of monthly management accounts for OEGen group entities, supporting strategic finance initiatives, and liaising with various stakeholders across the subsidiary entities. This position requires an average of 3 days in the office per weekWhat You'll DoLead the preparation, review and analysis of OEGen cash flow actuals and forecasts, including capital call requests, cash flow reporting and reforecastingRegularly engage with department heads and other senior Group stakeholders on a range of financial mattersCoordinate the annual budget process across OEGen assetsSupport the OEGen Strategic Finance Lead in identifying and managing economic trade-offs across the OEGen businesses, including growth, returns and liquidity, through the capital allocation process. This includes evaluating the financial impact of new business lines, products, services and other investmentsMonitor actual performance against plan, identifying key drivers of variance and working with the business to develop appropriate action plans where requiredPrepare and coordinate monthly financial reporting, quarterly strategic Board packs and other strategic materials for OEGen GroupReview and challenge financial deliverables provided by External Asset Managers, including management accounts and cash flow actuals and forecastsLiaise with the external audit team, responding to queries and supporting the efficient delivery of the year-end audit processWork closely with international subsidiaries to ensure the consistent application of accounting policies, processes and proceduresDrive continuous improvement in financial analysis, reporting tools and processes through best-practice sharing and knowledge exchange across Finance teamsWhat You'll NeedQualified accountant (ACA preferred)Experience or knowledge in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including building and maintaining financial modelsFamiliarity with financial reporting and month-end processes (accounting degree not required)Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret complex dataExperience or exposure to board and investor reporting and financial presentationsKnowledge of capital structure and fundraising processes is a plusAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentStrong communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detailConfidence to suggest improvements to systems and processes as the company continues to scaleStrong attention to detail and organisational skillsWhy else you'll love it hereWondering what the salary for this role is? Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We've also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadershipVisit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee BenefitsIf this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you, tell us what you care about, why Octopus feels right and most importantly, bring us the real you! Applying for jobs can be a bit scary so have a nose through some of our tips firstðP.Along the way, you'll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Drop us a message at [email protected] and we'd love to help! 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. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. Where necessary, we sometimes use AI tools to help with parts of our hiring process, like reviewing applications or assessing responses. We're lucky to receive a huge amount of interest, so these tools help our recruiters manage that volume, not replace them. Ultimately, every hiring decision (for example, whether to progress your application or not) is always made by a real person in our Talent team. If you'd like to know more about how we use your data, you can reach out to us via email at [email protected]. We're happy to help!