Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain

Octopus Energy is seeking a Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain in England. The role involves managing inventory accounting, tracking balances, conducting reconciliations, and supporting financial processes. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting or inventory management. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP systems are essential. The company promotes renewable energy and offers a collaborative work environment.
Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

At Octopus Energy Services we are the install power that unlocks Low Carbon Technology in homes across the UK. Our team of thousands of engineers are specialists in delivering Heat Pumps, Solar PV and EV chargers - to help transform UK households into the 100% green smart homes of the future. Our team is at the forefront of delivering the incredible customer experience that Octopus prides itself on.

Octopus Energy Services is growing incredibly quickly. We’re focused on delivering great service to customers today while also building the tech and processes to scale into the future.

We're looking for a highly motivated qualified accountant to join our fast paced and growing Finance team to take ownership of our low carbon tech inventory.

What you'll do
• Take full ownership of the accounting and financial management of inventory, including warehouse and van stock.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of inventory balances and movements.
• Conduct regular inventory reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution.
• Develop and maintain standard costing models for inventory budgets and forecasting, ensuring accuracy and relevancy to business needs.
• Monitor and analyse cost variances related to inventory, working closely with operations to improve cost controls and efficiency.
• Support the monthly financial close process by preparing journal entries and ensuring the integrity of inventory-related financial statements.
• Provide detailed reporting and analysis on inventory levels, usage, and cost trends to support decision-making by senior management.
• Implement and maintain internal controls over inventory processes and systems to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Liaise with warehouse and logistics teams to improve inventory accuracy and optimise stock levels.
• Partner with auditors for inventory audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory accounting processes and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

What you'll need
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) with a focus on cost accounting, inventory management, or similar roles.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in inventory accounting and cost analysis.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and proficient in Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different departments.
• Previous experience in the energy, manufacturing, or related industry is an advantage but not essential.

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 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 won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we we're voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recordeda podcast about our culture and how we empower our people
• Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits