Financial Analyst

at  Octopus Energy Group

We’re seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our fast paced and growing Finance team at Octopus Energy Services (OES), as a Financial Analyst.
In this role, you’ll support the FP&A Manager and OES finance team, collaborating across teams to deliver insights and inform business decisions. You will be responsible for analysing financial data and assisting with financial planning and analysis, working closely with senior management to provide accurate financial information and support decision-making.

• Develop and maintain OES’ financial model, including rebuilding the model to incorporate longer-term planning
• Assist with the budgeting process, including cost validation and data gathering from internal departments
• Drive the development of key reporting, including unit economic analyses for products we install (Heat Pumps, Solar Systems, EV Chargers, Smart Meters)
• Provide monthly financial reporting and analysis required by senior management, including variance analysis against the budget
• Develop queries and interrogate data in our systems to i) answer key business questions, ii) add new analysis and insight, and iii) improve forecasts of key metrics
• Analyse KPIs to identify trends and opportunities for improving business performance
• Collaborate with internal departments to track key costs and analyse variances to the budget
• Work with relevant stakeholders to understand the business and maintain shared information, trackers, and data as necessary
• Identify opportunities to improve existing reporting and business processes
• Provide support with ad-hoc analytical exercises as needed