Finance Operations Manager - FTC at octoenergy

What we do. Electric Car Leasing Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future. We’re looking for an incredibly talented Finance Operations Manager to join our Finance Operations Team on a 12month fixed term contract (Maternity Cover). You’ll be expected to lead multiple teams independently and take full ownership of it’s results, communicate well across the organisation and be passionate about our goals.  You will be leading from the front so we are looking for somebody who has the skills to influence, motivate and inspire their team  What you'll do • Manage two teams - Inlife/admin & Arrears consisting of direct reports in Team Leaders and indirectly team of Finance Operations Specialists to deliver an exceptional journey from start to finish; team management, reporting, building relationships with third parties, internal/external compliance and audits • Own the teams objective and KPIs and hold the team accountable to ensure we are achieving them • Work closely with the Head of Finance Operations to continue to drive your remit forward looking for opportunities to enhance efficiencies and automate processes. • Provide cover and deputise for Head of Finance Operations as and when required • Lead on creating reporting of financial and operational performance and creating key feedback loops to the Head of Finance Operations and wider stakeholders • Oversee and support your teams to be hitting and exceeding KPIs, whilst thinking and creating a strategic outlook for both End of Lease and Funding functions • Coach and develop your team on their individual growth trajectories, helping to make Octopus the most fulfilling place to work • Own complex problems, generate & implement solutions, ensure processes are mapped and recorded where appropriate. • Model and embody our culture to ensure your team lives by our company values What you'll need • Proven ability to lead and motivate teams effectively • Background in finance is highly desirable but will consider alternative relevant experience • Exceptional people skills with the capability to communicate effectively; you show up for others and get the best out of them by creating a supportive team environment • You are resilient and adaptable - you’re positive and proactive and energised by working in a fast-paced environment • You have a bias to action and proactively take ownership (particularly when dealing with problems) • A highly effective communicator; you possess excellent verbal and written skills, capable of adapting your style to suit different audiences and situations for optimal impact • Excellent attention to detail as some parts will be repetitive but accuracy is extremely important • Excellent Excel/G-suite working knowledge and experience (SQL data skills desirable) 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 Group 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! 🎁 Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits • 🏆 Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, won the Sunday Times best company to work for in 2024. We were named 6th out of the top 100 start-ups to work for by Tempo in 2025 and on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership Things to note • 🐶 just to let you know, we are dog friendly company so you may see our 4 legged friends in the offices - feel free to bring yours! Rest assured though, we've taken lots of precautions for those who have allergies • 🤖 We use AI to help us assess applications fairly and objectively. We’re totally fine with you using AI as a tool to help prepare too. That said, when we get to the interview and assessment stage, we’re really interested in hearing your unique perspective and real-world stories. That’s the stuff we can’t get from a bot or a prompt! About us   The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you’ll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK.    We’re building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK’s most exciting start-ups – making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal.   Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience.    We're an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.   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! 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.