Systems Administrator

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.

In this role you will maintain day to day operation and control of OEGEN’s financial payments systems (SAP, Yooz, Horizon), including user access, master data, workflows and month end system activities. The role supports portfolio growth and system change, ensuring business as usual remains stable while the finance systems landscape evolves and simplifies over time.

Whilst we maintain a degree of flexibility, this position requires an average of 3 days in the office per week

What you'll do:
• Keep our core finance systems running smoothly and be the go-to for day-to-day support
• Support month end across finance systems, helping with ledger open/close, checks and fixing issues when things don’t add up
• Look after system set-up, master data, supplier onboarding, bank details and user access
• Own purchase order and invoice approval workflows and keep them working nicely
• Make sure system docs, access records and audit evidence are always in good shape
• Keep finance systems configured so accounting and reporting just work
• Manage invoice workflow tools and support integrations between finance systems
• Run checks and reconciliations to make sure data is consistent across systems
• Act as the systems point person for a portfolio of assets and work closely with Finance and Asset Management to unblock issues
• Support changes to asset structures, ownership and reporting as portfolios evolve
• Support system changes and migrations, including data checks and parallel runs
• Help design, test and roll out better workflows, access models and controls
• Spot ways to simplify processes, cut manual work and improve reliability
• Help keep us safe by supporting system controls, supplier controls and audits
• Flag risks or control gaps early and help put sensible fixes in place

What you'll need:
• Essential

• Hands on experience administering finance or other business critical systems.
• Strong understanding of core finance processes and controls (e.g. general ledger, AP/AR, approvals, reconciliations).
• Experience supporting system change, enhancement or migration activity.
• Comfortable working directly with Finance and Asset Management teams.
• Strong attention to detail with a control-focused mindset.
• Clear, pragmatic communicator able to explain system topics in plain English.

• Desirable

• Experience with enterprise finance systems (e.g. SAP).
• Exposure to invoice workflow tools (e.g. Yooz) and financial reporting platforms (e.g. Horizon).
• Experience working in assetbacked, infrastructure or investment management environments.
• Familiarity with segregation of duties frameworks, audit processes or regulated environments.
• Experience working with third party system vendors and external support teams.

💚 Why else you'll love it here:
• 💰 Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• 🎉 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
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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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