We have an opportunity for an experienced and dynamic CFO to join our Senior Leadership Team, responsible for driving the rollout of low carbon technologies in homes across the UK.
In this role, you will lead our core finance functions - Financial Management & Accounting, Financial Operations, Financial Risk, and Pricing. You will also support our Strategic Finance team in financial planning.
You’ll be responsible for performance, planning and development across each area in finance including leading a team of exceptional people to unlock their full potential.
We operate in a fast growing industry and like to challenge conventional thinking. Octopus Energy Services is spearheading the transition to greener, cheaper energy through the installation of in-home technologies; from smart meters and EV chargers; to low carbon heating, home batteries, solar, and beyond. We deliver smart energy, low carbon solutions for our customers.
Financial Leadership & Strategy Set and execute financial strategy to drive sustainable growth and margin improvementLead planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across all divisionsDrive improvements in pricing, working-capital efficiency, and financial control Commercial & Operational Finance Partner with operations and sales Directors to translate operational data into actionable financial insightImprove unit economics and reduce cost-to-serve across installation and logistics operationsSupport new propositions to drive further scale and opportunity Governance & Risk Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and reportingOversee cashflow, capital planning, and risk managementAct as a key interface with auditors, regulators, and the wider Octopus Energy Group Leadership & Culture Build, develop and inspire a high-performing finance team embedded across the businessDrive collaboration between finance, operations and technology to drive data-led decision-makingBe a key member of the OES executive team, shaping strategy, culture and long-term growth About you You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with senior leadership experience in a complex, high-growth or operationally intensive business.Highly commercially savvy with a track record of delivering results and influencing at executive levelHands-on, pro-active and analytical, able to move seamlessly between boardroom strategy and operational detailPassionate about renewable energy, sustainability and building organisations that do good while doing wellThrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven, tech-enabled cultureHave experience in high growth multifaceted organisations, drivingchange, innovation and disruption of status quoAble to guide the operational leaders on which activities are most impactfulBe on the pitch - this isn’t a role of analysis from the sidelines
