Head of Gross Margin
Posted 2025-04-06Do you want to work at the UKâs largest energy supplier, with a mission to put a big green dent in the world? Do you have strong skills in Finance and Data? Can you communicate high-level summaries and also get into details when needed?
If so, then maybe you are our new Head of Gross Marginâ¦.
About Octopus and Our Gross Margin Team...
Octopus Energy Group is the largest energy supplier for UK householders, with over 8.5 million customers worldwide and a multi-billion pound turnover.
Our Gross Margin team supports the UK supply businesses within Octopus, parsing and analysing rich datasets to:
- Provide timely, accurate and insightful Gross Margin financial reporting at Month End and Year End;
- Provide analysis and insight and support other teams to improve margin (e.g. pricing of our innovative Time Of Use tariffs).
The team also sits at the centre of our global Octopus Energy group, supporting our teams from New Zealand to the US with best practices, and helps prepare for key industry changes like Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement.
What Youâll Do...
What Youâll Have â The Four Areas for Success in This Role...
We arenât necessarily looking for someone who is â10-out-of-10â in all these areas; but rather someone who has good experience in most of them, combined with a flexible and enthusiastic approach.
This is a hybrid role based out of our London office. Our expectation is that you spend at least 3 days a week in the office so that you can build relationships and collaborate with colleagues across the business.
Please make sure you answer the short additional questions in the application portal in order to be considered for this role.
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!
Additional Information
Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but weâll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, youâll 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 weâd love to help!
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.
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