Financial Reporting Manager (9-month FTC)

At Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN), we're passionate about powering a sustainable future. As pioneers in the renewable energy space, we don’t just invest in utility-scale projects; we invest in people, communities, and a greener tomorrow.

Since stepping into the renewables arena in 2010, we've made waves - becoming a top investor in onshore wind across mainland Europe and the largest backer of solar power in Europe. Today, we proudly manage over £7bn in renewable energy assets worldwide.

Our portfolio includes over three hundred major energy-generating companies, from wind farms to solar power plants, with exciting new ventures in energy storage, e-fuels and beyond. As we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and dedicated team, helping us drive the future of renewable energy forward.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to support a large and complex renewable energy group through its year-end close, statutory reporting, and external audit process.
This role will play a key part in delivering high-quality IFRS group consolidations, statutory financial statements, and technical disclosures across a multi-entity group. Strong SAP expertise (including knowledge of SAP Group Reporting) is essential, as the role will work extensively with SAP for financial reporting, consolidation, and audit support.
The team you will be working for are busy and diverse. To excel in this role, it is essential that you are proactive, keen to learn, focused, self-motivated and able to work under deadlines.

What you'll do:
• Lead and support group consolidation for a large, multi-entity renewable energy portfolio, including the review of IFRS adjustments
• Prepare IFRS financial statement disclosures for the group and review financial statements prepared by external advisors
• Assist local teams with the complexities of the various loan arrangements and related costs for year-end purposes
• Prepare IFRS 9 financial instrument related documentation for both IFRS and local accounting, including preparation of disclosures for both consolidated and local accounts – VPPAs, interest rate, commodity risk and FX risk derivatives
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors during the year-end audit
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and reconciliation packs to assist with the audit
• Resolve audit queries efficiently and support timely audit sign-off
• Coordinate across external finance teams to ensure accurate and complete reporting inputs
• Assist with the review of subsidiary level financial statements
• Use SAP as the primary financial reporting and consolidation tool
• Ensure data integrity, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy within SAP
• Support troubleshooting and process improvements related to SAP financial reporting
• Be a valued business partner and build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What you'll need:
• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in IFRS financial reporting and group consolidations
• Extensive hands-on SAP experience (essential for the role)
• Proven experience supporting year-end audits and statutory reporting
• Experience within large, complex, multi-entity groupsStrong technical accounting and disclosure knowledge
• Organisational skills, able to plan ahead to deliver accurate information to tight reporting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to work well with different teams and manage a range of different stakeholders
• Self-motivated and aspirational mindset, comfortable working in a fast-paced changing environment

💚 Why else you'll love it here:
• 🎉 Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. 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 leadership

Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [email protected] and we’d love to help!

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. 🚀

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. 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!

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