Strategic Finance Analyst

2 months ago
Full time role
In-person · Houston, TX, US... more
Welcome to the future of energy

We are both an electricity retailer and a tech platform and we think there is no better way to address our greatest challenge, climate change, than with the combination of those two.

Through our proprietary tech platform, Kraken, we are changing the way people interact with their energy company - by making it approachable, low cost, easy-to-understand, and most importantly, 100% renewable.  We’ve distinguished ourselves by being named 2020’s Energy Provider of the Year, which highlights our commitment to exceptional customer service. In many markets we are a leading employer on Glassdoor for best places to work.

We are looking for a Strategic Finance Analyst with experience in energy markets to join our Finance team in the US energy business. You will lead financial performance management, planning & analysis, and bring alive insight around the actual and expected performance of business. You'll work closely with US senior management and the global strategic finance team to provide insights and analysis for key business decisions. 


What you'll do

  • Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets, re-forecasts, and business plans. Partner with Group Strategic Finance Business Partners to present financial forecasts to management 
  • Preparation of financial outlooks for the business at month end and some elements of month end reporting and analysis, including strategic overlay
  • Provide operating margin variance analysis, focusing on drivers of the income statement, such as energy volumes, prices, and hedging activities
  • Analyze monthly income statement variances versus budget and reforecasts, providing analytical commentaries and recommending corrective actions 
  • Work with department heads to prepare and track business KPIs regularly
  • Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement business strategies, providing financial insights to support decision-making
  • Working capital management and oversight, tracking credit positions and work with suppliers on arrangements affecting working capital

What you'll need

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field, MBA a plus
  • Experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including building and maintaining financial models 
  • Advanced excel skills, SQL or Python a plus
  • Experience in electricity or commodity industry. Power markets experience strongly preferred
  • Understanding of gross margin drivers, particularly in the energy industry
  • Be able to present complex information in simple ways
  • Be ready to roll up both sleeves and get stuck into complex modeling but also talk 'big picture' with senior stakeholders and key suppliers that you interact with
  • Be analytical but capable of working with stakeholders across the business to understand the operational realities of the numbers
  • We’re flexible regarding the level of experience for this role. Whether you bring 2–3 years of relevant experience or are a seasoned professional, we’re open to exploring the sort of impact your skills can make at Octopus Energy!

Why else you'll love it here

  • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options including FSAs.
  • Paid time off — we know working hard means also being able to recharge as needed, we trust our employees to get the work done and take the time they need.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Parental leave. Biological, adoptive and foster parents are all eligible. 
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • Flexible working environment: you need to shift around your schedule? You do you, we genuinely believe in work/life balance. 
  • Equity Options: every Octopus employee owns part of the business. We’re a team, working together towards huge goals. Every person is crucial to our success, you should be rewarded as such. 
  • Modern office or co-working spaces depending on location.
  • Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! When 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!

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

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.