Senior Global Finance Manager

Octopus Energy

. Provide technical accounting, financial advice and support for strategic projects, including debt facilities, key contracts, intercompany activity, and M&A .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical accounting and financial advisory, particularly in M&A activities and strategic project implementations. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards in a fast-paced, global environment.

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Big 4 Qualified (CA, ACCA or Equivalent)Technical Accounting ExperienceM&A Due DiligenceControls ImplementationsExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingFinancial AdvisoryAudit ExperienceBusiness Process ImprovementsAccounting Standards ComplianceAccounting Workstreams DeliveryProject Implementation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingEmpathyListening SkillsIndependent OperationProject Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CAACCA

Industry Keywords

M&AGlobal Energy BusinessStrategic ProjectsIntercompany ActivityDebt FacilitiesCapital MarketsTreasuryGroup Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical accounting, financial advice and support for strategic projects, including debt facilities, key contracts, intercompany activity, and M&A
Provide technical accounting advice to the group and business units during the audit process
Ensure implementation of accounting excellence across the group for new developments and initiatives
Lead accounting for due diligence on M&A activities
Collaborate with treasury, capital markets, legal, and tax teams on project implementations
Work with Group Reporting and auditors to ensure accurate disclosure of new projects in financial statements
Work with external advisors on key projects and selected advice
Work closely with the Group Corporate Finance Director
Support and grow a rapidly expanding global energy business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Big 4 qualified (CA, ACCA or equivalent)
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
Experience in local and international accounting standards
Experience in fast-paced, rapidly growing, global organisations
Hands-on experience delivering accounting workstreams on strategic business initiatives
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects
Ability to form trusted relationships with business unit management teams while retaining the ability to challenge with empathy and understanding
Excellent communication and listening skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible salary matching based on experience
Employee benefits and perks through the UK perks hub
Flexible interview accommodations
Flexible recruitment process around candidate needs
Equal opportunities and inclusive work environment