Head of the Solar Business Unit

Octopus Energy

. Lead the Solar Business Unit as a true business leader .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeParis • FranceLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing a Solar Business Unit, with a focus on profitability, operational efficiency, and team development. Proven ability to engage cross-functional teams and communicate effectively in English while driving growth and strategic initiatives.

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P&L ManagementBusiness AcumenTeam DevelopmentCross-Functional EngagementOperational Leadership

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Hard Skills

Profitability AnalysisStrategic PlanningOperational ManagementFinancial ReportingInstallation Capacity Structuring

Soft Skills

Proactive MindsetAutonomous Work StyleSolution-Oriented ApproachClear CommunicationManagement Courage

Industry Keywords

Solar EnergyBusiness Unit LeadershipGeographic ExpansionValue Chain OptimizationField-Based Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Solar Business Unit as a true business leader
Define the BU’s vision, development strategy, and key structural decisions
Set the BU’s growth trajectory and decide on geographic expansion or new product lines
Represent the BU internally and serve as the interface with Octopus Energy France, support functions, and the two other BUs
Manage the P&L, profitability, and investments
Monitor and improve the profitability of every link in the value chain: sales, design, installation, and after-sales service
Produce the figures for group reporting and defend them
Develop managers and build a structured organization
Support team managers in their day-to-day work
Work with the technical teams to structure and ramp up installation capacity
Engage the wider team and embody the company culture
Increase installation throughput without compromising quality and improve the BU’s profitability in 2027

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading an operational business with field-based teams
Ability to read and defend a P&L before senior leadership
Business acumen connecting operations with profitability
Willingness to spend regular time in the field
Ability to communicate in written and spoken English with the Group
Ability to engage cross-functional teams
Experience in a growing company and the ability to work in an environment where teams test, make mistakes, and try again
Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented mindset
Management courage and the ability to communicate clearly and respectfully
Permanent full-time contract – Executive status

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity participation
Flex-office
Excellent health insurance
Sustainable mobility allowance
Partial reimbursement of public transport costs above the statutory minimum
Special leave days to support involvement in a non-profit project
Inclusive and equitable work environment