Senior Global Finance Manager

London, United Kingdom

Full Time

Posted October 7, 2026

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 8, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Management
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Octopus Energy is a rapidly growing, global energy business.

Provide technical accounting, financial advice and support for the most important strategic projects within the business, including in relation to debt facilities, key contracts, intercompany activity, and M&A
Provide technical accounting advice to the group and business units within the audit process
Ensure implementation of accounting excellence across the group covering a broad spectrum of new developments and initiatives in the group
Lead on accounting for due diligence on M&A activities
Work closely with our treasury, capital markets, legal and tax teams on project implementations
Work closely with Group Reporting and auditors to ensure that any new projects are accurately disclosed in the financial statements
Work, where necessary, with external advisors to support on key projects and for select pieces of advice

Big 4 qualified (CA, ACCA or equivalent) with great post-qualified experience in practice or in industry
Excellent technical accounting experience in audit and/or advisory
Experience in controls implementations and business process improvements
The ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects
The ability to effectively form trusted relationships with business unit management teams but at the same time retain an ability to challenge with empathy and understanding
Excellent communication and listening skills will be core to this