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Full-Time

Group Strategic Finance Principal

Capital Formation

Posted on 9/30/2024

Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides 100% renewable electricity solutions

Energy

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Hybrid position based in London.

Category
Corporate Finance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • Experience building and maintaining financial models.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret complex data.
  • Experience or exposure to board and investor reporting and financial presentations.
  • You should be credible at a senior level (internally and externally) and be able to run deal processes with a degree of autonomy.
  • Experience in capital structure and fundraising processes is necessary, with ECM and/or DCM experience in public and/or private capital markets.
  • Experience working with financial institutions, including banks and/or credit rating agencies.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, high ambiguity environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail.
Responsibilities
  • Lead on the development and maintenance of evergreen and bespoke valuation model(s) across the Group, assimilating entity-level models spanning four business units, two dozen-plus entities and over a dozen active country presences into Group-level outputs.
  • Collaborate with the CFO and leadership team to develop capital structure strategies, ensuring alignment with long-term financial goals.
  • In addition to engagement on capital structure, funding strategy & execution, support Group CFO with investor relations requests including Q&A, presentations and visits (frequent visitors to headquarters). You will be involved in building relationships with and marketing our business to a wide variety of leading global investors. You will also support our relationships with our existing investors & our board.
  • Help to manage existing debt facilities and support debt issuance and refinancing projects as well as lending and ratings relationships. Partner with entity-level counterparts in asset finance parts of the Group.
  • Help to define the future capital structure and funding strategy of the Group at corporate and entity levels. Support debt and equity funding projects and other projects that affect capital structure as the day-to-day finance lead, including leading on work streams such as modelling, information memorandum preparation and due diligence.
  • Partner with Group CEO, CFO & Strategy leads as well as advisors to structure, negotiate, and complete funding rounds and/or financings.
  • Partner closely with teams in strategic and operational finance, accounting and tax in a global role.

Octopus Energy provides 100% renewable electricity sourced from solar, wind, and water, offering smart tariffs for smart meters, including intelligent electric vehicle charging and off-peak electricity options. The company is dedicated to advancing transformative technologies to drive renewable energy adoption and reduce global dependence on fossil fuels.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 16%

1 year growth

↓ -2%

2 year growth

↑ 40%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Octopus Energy's rapid growth and valuation increase to $9 billion reflect strong investor confidence and market leadership.
  • The company's initiatives in green technology and renewable energy investments offer employees the chance to work on cutting-edge, impactful projects.
  • Partnerships with global entities like Energisa and Tech Nation provide opportunities for international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

What critics are saying

  • The energy sector's volatility, as seen with the Bulb Energy acquisition, could pose financial risks despite current successes.
  • Rapid expansion and numerous partnerships may strain resources and operational capacity, potentially impacting service quality.

What makes Octopus Energy unique

  • Octopus Energy leverages its proprietary Kraken technology platform to optimize energy usage and integrate renewable assets, setting it apart from traditional energy providers.
  • The company's focus on innovative green solutions, such as the 'Zero Bills' homes and electric aircraft charging, demonstrates a commitment to sustainability that few competitors match.
  • Strategic partnerships and acquisitions, like the takeover of Bulb Energy and collaboration with Energisa, expand Octopus Energy's global footprint and influence.