Finance Systems Project Manager

Octopus Energy has grown exponentially in its short history. It is now a complex multi-billion turnover international group, which participates in multiple industry verticals including retail utilities, utilities management, generation, EV leasing and software sales.

We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. As part of our growth strategy, we are implementing NetSuite and a number of supplementary Finance applications e.g. OCR, AP Management to streamline our finance operations and improve efficiency. We are seeking a Finance Systems Business Analyst to play a key role in these initiatives.

As part of our growth strategy, we are implementing Oracle NetSuite as a replacement for our legacy business management applications which are at the limit of their capacity and capability. NetSuite will provide a financial backbone for the Group and implementation is underway, with close to 50% of Octopus entities using the system. This implementation has identified a need for a number of supplementary Finance applications e.g. Invoice Scanning & Automation Platforms, etc to streamline our finance operations and improve efficiency.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Systems Project Manager to play a key role in these supplementary initiatives.

This role will be pivotal in ensuring the ongoing success of Finance and its ability to successfully implement new systems for the Group.

What you'll do

• Creating & Managing project plans
• Managing risks and issues log; identifying project blockers and interdependancies, communicating
• Day to day management of teams
• Owning specific issues to resolution
• Managing Project interdependencies management / project critical path management
• Create weekly reports and steering packs 
• Support with management of stakeholders
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes quickly.
• Ability to influence others in order to improve processes and application quality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Mentoring junior team members

What you'll need

• Proven experience as an Implementation Project Manager with a focus on financial system and change management (5+ years)
• Proven experience managing large, complex projects, sometimes more than one at a time
• Proven experience managing teams and mentoring junior colleagues




Useful Experience

• Understanding of financial processes, including accounting principles
• Familiarity with financial software and systems (e.g., NetSuite, Accounts Payable Applications: OCR, Invoice matching software)




Preferred Qualifications

• Finance or IT Degree or equivalent

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.

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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