A global research organization turning big ideas into action for a sustainable future, addressing critical challenges.

Deputy Director - Operations

<div><b>Welcome to the future of energy</b></div><div><br></div><div>We are both an electricity retailer and a tech platform and we think there is no better way to address our greatest challenge, climate change, than with the combination of those two.</div><div><br></div><div>Through our proprietary tech platform, Kraken, we are changing the way people interact with their energy company - by making it approachable, low cost, easy-to-understand, and most importantly, 100% renewable.  We’ve distinguished ourselves by being named 2020’s Energy Provider of the Year, which highlights our commitment to exceptional customer service. In many markets we are a leading employer on Glassdoor for best places to work.</div><div><br></div><div>Wholesale electricity makes up both our largest cost but also our most volatile. At the same time, the growth of renewables and smart access to data provides a lot of opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for a <b>Senior Power Market Analyst</b> to help build out a key function, both to enable Octopus to rapidly grow its customer base but also to innovate and participate in the drive to net zero.</div><br><br><h3>What you'll do </h3><ul><li>Daily analysis of market movements, market pricing, and pricing of various energy products to inform on purchasing decisions</li><li>Be accountable for accurate and complete management of all short and long-term wholesale risks</li><li>Continually observe and make improvement recommendations on the appropriate risk approach as the business grows and the market evolves. Present clear recommendations to key stakeholders (both within Octopus Energy US and the wider Octopus Energy group) for approval</li><li>Ensure that approved amendments are clearly captured in the risk policy</li><li>Calculate and execute trades to ensure compliance with risk policy</li><li>Continuously monitor short-term markets and trade execution to ensure that positions are sufficiently covered.</li><li>Report on VaR under a range of outlooks (winter storms/summer heatwaves / etc)</li><li>Work with Data Science team to develop demand forecasts and monitor accuracy</li><li>Make proposals on generation, flexibility, or DSR initiatives that will support risk management and innovative ways to deliver genuine renewable supply</li><li>Continuously challenge processes and deliver improvement/automation, or spec improvements/automation for delivery by the Tech team</li><li>Develop REC hedging strategy</li></ul><h3>What you'll need </h3><ul><li>Academic background in a quantitative field such as Mathematics or Statistics</li><li>Significant experience with programming in Python and SQL is absolutely essential</li><li>Very bright, highly numerate, ability to handle multidimensional concepts</li><li>Experience analyzing electricity or other commodity markets is a plus </li><li>Experience managing and reporting on financial risk</li><li>Strong analytical skills coupled with an ability to think strategically</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Flexibility to grow and adapt as the business grows</li><li>Able to challenge with empathy and support  as required at times as we develop the business</li><li>Comfortable with some ambiguity (our world is changing fast)</li></ul><h3>Why else you'll love it here</h3><ul><li>Great <b>medical, dental, and vision insurance</b> options including FSAs</li><li><b>paid time off</b> — we know working hard means also being able to recharge as needed, we trust our employees to get the work done and take the time they need</li><li><b>401(k)</b> plan with employer match</li><li><b>Parental leave</b>. Biological, adoptive and foster parents are all eligible</li><li><b>Pre-tax</b> commuter benefits</li><li><b>Flexible working environment:</b> you need to shift around your schedule? You do you, we genuinely believe in work/life balance</li><li><b>Equity Options:</b> every Octopus employee owns part of the business. We’re a team, working together towards huge goals. Every person is crucial to our success, you should be rewarded as such</li><li><b>Modern office</b> or co-working spaces depending on location</li><li><b>Wondering what the salary for this role is? </b>Just ask us! When 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!</li></ul><br><div><b>If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. </b></div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

Revolutionizing energy with transparency, automation, and renewable generation. Backed by Octopus Energy, Origin, and Tokyo Gas

Senior Power Market Analyst

<div><p><span style="font-weight:400;">We're Cruise, a self-driving service designed for the cities we love.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">We’re building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving vehicles will help save lives, reshape cities, give back time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">In our cars, you’re free to be yourself. It’s the same here at Cruise. We’re creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all of the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise, so that every employee can do their best work. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Cruise is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, both in our workplace and in our products. If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, come join us. Even if you might not meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for us. </span></p></div><p></p><p><span>Strategic Finance is a highly impactful team that advises senior leadership and partners with cross-functional teams to guide decision-making. The team’s objective is to provide financial leadership for the company and to ensure that Cruise is financially well-positioned to implement its strategic objectives. As a Senior Associate, you will be a critical team member driving and supporting all aspects of the planning, forecasting and reporting processes. This role will work cross-functionally across FP&amp;A, Accounting and business partners to develop and manage forecasts and financial analytics with a focus on enhancing financial visibility and insights into the business. The ideal candidate has excellent financial modeling, analytical and communication skills, demonstrated experience managing and supporting complex projects, and a strong ability to execute. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a strong, motivated performer to make an outsized impact. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Strategic Finance.</span></p><p></p><p><b><b>What you’ll be doing:</b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Own and streamline Cruise’s consolidated financial model to guide investment and strategic planning across the business.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support the team in the development, refinement and maintenance of cash flow models and the long-term plan to project company financial performance, valuation and capital needs.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Drive our financial planning, forecasting and reporting processes, including monthly projections, annual budgeting and long range planning exercises.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Build robust, dynamic and elegant financial models, perform financial analyses and conduct data-based research to evaluate alternatives, assess outcomes and support sound, data-driven decision-making.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Prepare high-quality presentations, memos, reporting packages and analyses for senior management, the Board of Directors and investors.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Drive capital allocation decisions in the short and long term.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Cultivate strong working relationships and collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners across the company.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Conduct ad hoc financial analysis for senior leadership and the business.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Potential to assume additional responsibilities as the company, the team and the team’s scope grow and evolve over time.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>What you must have:</b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>4+ years of experience in strategic finance / FP&amp;A, investment banking, private equity and/or equity research.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Advanced expertise in building and auditing Excel financial models that are robust, dynamic, intuitive and scalable. Familiarity with Google Workspace applications and planning software/tools is a plus.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong analytical competence, with a deep understanding of financial documents, financial analysis, capital structure, valuation and accounting principles.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills. Ability to extract, synthesize and articulate key insights and messages from complex, detailed information to partners and senior leadership.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Exceptional project management and execution skills, with a validated capability to proactively drive tasks to completion and collaborate with cross-functional teams.</span></p></li><li><p><span>An extraordinary attention to detail while maintaining a big picture perspective.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong interpersonal skills, with a collegial nature and a demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence and foster strong working relationships with others.</span></p></li><li><p><span>A high-impact self-starter with an ownership mindset, great attitude and strong work ethic. Comfortable operating self-sufficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>Own consolidated financial position and narrative for the business</p></li><li><p>Process ownership, management and improvement</p></li><li><p>Financial analytics, reporting and dashboarding</p></li><li><p>Detailed financial modeling</p></li><li><p>Leadership presentation development</p></li><li><p>Cross-functional collaboration and relationship management</p></li><li><p>Ad hoc financial analysis</p></li><li><p>Potential for team and role growth</p></li></ul><p></p><p>The salary range for this position is <span>$100,000 - 147,000</span>. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, long-term incentives, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.</p><div><h1><strong>Why Cruise?</strong></h1><p><strong>Our benefits are here to support the whole you:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits </li><li>Medical / dental / vision, Life and AD&amp;D</li><li>Subsidized mental health benefits</li><li>Paid time off and holidays</li><li>Paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence</li><li>401(k) Cruise matching program </li><li>Fertility benefits</li><li>Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account</li><li>Flexible Spending Account &amp; Health Saving Account</li><li>Perks Wallet program for benefits/perks</li><li>Pre-tax Commuter benefit plan for local employees</li><li>CruiseFlex, our location-flexible work policy. (<a href="https://getcruise.com/news/blog/2022/cruiseflex-our-approach-to-flexible-work/">Learn more about CruiseFlex)</a>.</li></ul><h1><strong>We’re Integrated</strong></h1><ul><li>Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale.</li></ul><h1><strong>We’re Funded</strong></h1><ul><li>GM, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise. Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress, team, and vision and makes us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry. Our deep resources greatly accelerate our operating speed.</li></ul><p><em>Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, caste, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.</em></p><p><em>Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email </em><em>HR@getcruise.com</em><em>.</em></p><p><em>We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. To help us track the effectiveness and inclusivity of our recruiting efforts, please consider answering the following demographic questions. Answering these questions is entirely voluntary. Your answers to these questions will not be shared with the hiring decision makers and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. Instead, Cruise will use this information not only to comply with any government reporting obligations but also to track our progress toward meeting our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives.</em></p><p><strong><em>Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV:</em></strong><em> Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding your application, currently holding an active in-state regular driver’s license or equivalent, and no more than one point on driving record. A successful completion of a background check, drug screen and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required.</em></p><p><strong><em>Note to Recruitment Agencies:</em></strong><em> Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners. </em></p></div>

Building advanced self-driving electric vehicles to safely connect people with places and experiences they care about.

Senior Strategic Finance Associate

<div><p><span style="font-weight:400;">We're Cruise, a self-driving service designed for the cities we love.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">We’re building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving vehicles will help save lives, reshape cities, give back time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">In our cars, you’re free to be yourself. It’s the same here at Cruise. We’re creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all of the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise, so that every employee can do their best work. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Cruise is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, both in our workplace and in our products. If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, come join us. Even if you might not meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for us. </span></p></div><p>The CI Platform team owns the platform that builds and tests source code at Cruise along with storing the execution artifacts. We work to efficiently and reliably support Cruise’s continuous integration needs at scale. This team is responsible for Cruise’s Content Addressable Storage, managing the CI Infrastructure, and remote build &amp; test execution.  </p><p> </p><p>In this role, we are seeking an engineer who is excited about working cross functionally to understand customer problems and build solutions that will help improve our engineering velocity. This includes work like building a service for Build Analytics, discovering opportunities to improve our ephemeral worker efficiency, increase reliability during CI critical path, and more. </p><p> </p><p>If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, join us.</p><h1> </h1><h1><strong><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></strong></h1><ul><li><p>Design and implement improvements to our AV development toolchains, build system, CI/CD pipelines and services which have a measurable and direct impact on engineering productivity.</p></li><li><p>Drive Service Level Objective (SLO) conversations with customers and track the metrics customers care about</p></li><li><p>Evaluate new tools and technologies through PoCs and propose solutions for implementation</p></li><li><p>Ship improvements to our AV development toolchains and services which have a measurable and direct impact on engineering productivity and our core company metrics</p></li><li><p>Drive software engineering best practices both within your team and across the company, and create tooling which encourages these</p></li></ul><h1><strong><strong>What you must have:</strong></strong></h1><ul><li><p>3+ years experience designing, building and operating production systems at scale</p></li><li><p>Experience with light full stack API development</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in one or more programming languages (for instance Go, Python, Java, or other relevant coding languages)</p></li><li><p>Attention to detail, and a desire to improve processes &amp; systems around you</p></li><li><p>Ability to research, document, communicate, and defend proposals and take critical feedback</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage competing priorities, focus on shipping, and work well under pressure</p></li><li><p>Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world</p></li></ul><h1><strong><strong>Bonus Points!</strong></strong></h1><ul><li><p>Experience working with Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, or Amazon Web Services</p></li><li><p>Experience writing Go, C, C++, or a desire to learn</p></li><li><p>Experience working on developer tooling, build systems or CI/CD pipelines</p></li><li><p>Experience with container and container orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, CloudFoundry, Mesos, etc.</p></li><li><p>Thorough understanding of Unix/Linux and networking fundamentals</p></li><li><p>Experience with observability tools for Logging, Metrics, and Tracing</p></li><li><p>Experience owning or contributing to Open Source projects</p></li><li><p>Experience working with modern build systems such as Bazel, Buck, Pants, or equivalent</p></li><li><p>Experience working with CI/CD tooling such as Buildkite, CircleCI, Jenkins, etc.  </p></li><li><p>Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><em>The salary range for this position is <span>$142,800 - $210,000</span>. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, long-term incentives, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.</em></p><div><h1><strong>Why Cruise?</strong></h1><p><strong>Our benefits are here to support the whole you:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits </li><li>Medical / dental / vision, Life and AD&amp;D</li><li>Subsidized mental health benefits</li><li>Paid time off and holidays</li><li>Paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence</li><li>401(k) Cruise matching program </li><li>Fertility benefits</li><li>Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account</li><li>Flexible Spending Account &amp; Health Saving Account</li><li>Perks Wallet program for benefits/perks</li><li>Pre-tax Commuter benefit plan for local employees</li><li>CruiseFlex, our location-flexible work policy. (<a href="https://getcruise.com/news/blog/2022/cruiseflex-our-approach-to-flexible-work/">Learn more about CruiseFlex)</a>.</li></ul><h1><strong>We’re Integrated</strong></h1><ul><li>Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale.</li></ul><h1><strong>We’re Funded</strong></h1><ul><li>GM, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise. Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress, team, and vision and makes us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry. Our deep resources greatly accelerate our operating speed.</li></ul><p><em>Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, caste, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.</em></p><p><em>Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email </em><em>HR@getcruise.com</em><em>.</em></p><p><em>We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. To help us track the effectiveness and inclusivity of our recruiting efforts, please consider answering the following demographic questions. Answering these questions is entirely voluntary. Your answers to these questions will not be shared with the hiring decision makers and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. Instead, Cruise will use this information not only to comply with any government reporting obligations but also to track our progress toward meeting our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives.</em></p><p><strong><em>Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV:</em></strong><em> Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding your application, currently holding an active in-state regular driver’s license or equivalent, and no more than one point on driving record. A successful completion of a background check, drug screen and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required.</em></p><p><strong><em>Note to Recruitment Agencies:</em></strong><em> Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners. </em></p></div>

Senior Software Engineer II, CI Infrastructure (Workflow Optimizations)

<div><span style="font-size:18px;">Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is a leader in sourcing, investing in, and managing a wide range of utility-scale renewable energy assets. As we continue to expand our investment base, we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Since our entry into the renewables market in 2010, OEGEN has achieved remarkable milestones, becoming a leading investor in onshore wind across mainland Europe, the largest investor of solar power in Europe, and recently venturing into offshore wind projects. Currently, we manage a global portfolio that’s close to £7 billion in renewable energy assets.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Our operational portfolio consists of more than 300 large scale energy-generating companies. We take pride in our wind farms, solar power plants, and upcoming projects in energy storage and hydrogen. To support our ambitious growth plans and long-term ownership of energy assets, we are expanding our team.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">This role involves working from the office approximately three days per week, promoting flexibility. </span></div><br><br><h3>What you'll do </h3><ul><li>Join an expanding team as we accelerate our pace of new investments</li><li>Originate, evaluate and execute new investment opportunities</li><li>Lead and oversee deals across solar, wind and renewable thermal technologies</li><li>Support and mentor team members of all levels, facilitating their development into deal leads, enhancing our collective expertise and leadership in the field. Be ultimately accountable for deals, providing senior oversight</li><li>Responsibilities may include leadership for select markets/strategies as well as shared responsibility with the rest of the team for pan-European deal origination and execution</li><li>Embrace people management responsibilities, coaching and developing other team members</li></ul><h3>What you'll need</h3><ul><li>Be a team player with the confidence to exercise judgement appropriately, engaging with colleagues at all levels of seniority.</li><li>Transaction experience in the Renewables / Infrastructure / Energy sector from working at a fund manager, investment bank, project finance lender, industrial or in transactions advisory.</li><li>While prior experience as an equity lead is beneficial, we highly value diverse perspectives and skills that enhance our team's effectiveness.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling using Excel.</li><li>An understanding of financial valuation theories coupled with core accounting and tax skills and an ability to read financial statements confidently.</li><li>Commercial mindset, able to own investment decision making and understand the impact on potential investments.</li><li>An ability to understand risks, reach a balanced appraisal of probability and impact, and build workable risk mitigation strategies.</li><li>Project management and organisational skills.</li><li>Evidence of managing complex workloads in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>A self-starter attitude with tenacity, initiative and a willingness to commit to deliver the required results.</li><li>An ability to focus on the ultimate customer (the investors who trust us with their money) in all aspects of the role.</li><li>Ability to communicate with and influence a broad range of individuals, ranging from team members, project developers, landowners, project finance teams, lawyers, technical advisors, policymakers, the Octopus Investment Committee members and potential investors.</li><li>Fluency in Italian is a plus.</li><li>Italian market experience is a plus. </li></ul><h3>Why else you'll love it here</h3><ul><li><b>Wondering what the salary for this role is? </b>On a call with one of our recruiters, this is always something we 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! We will also ask your current salary - we want to let you know this upfront so you're comfortable talking about it on a call with us.</li><li>Octopus Energy is a <b>unique culture</b>. 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 <a href="https://www.b.co.uk/companies/octopus-energy">best company to work for</a> in 2022, our Group CEO, Greg has recorded<a href="https://octopus.energy/blog/podcast/"> a podcast about our culture</a> and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the<a href="https://www.businessleader.co.uk/the-top-25-uk-companies-for-senior-leadership-revealed-by-glassdoor/"> top 10 companies for senior leadership</a></li></ul><br><div><b>If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. </b></div><div><br></div><div>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. <b>Need any specific accommodations? </b>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!</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div>

Senior Investment Manager

<div><span style="font-size:18px;">Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is a leader in sourcing, investing in, and managing a wide range of utility-scale renewable energy assets. As we continue to expand our investment base, we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Since our entry into the renewables market in 2010, OEGEN has achieved remarkable milestones, becoming a leading investor in onshore wind across mainland Europe, the largest investor of solar power in Europe, and recently venturing into offshore wind projects. Currently, we manage a global portfolio of over £6 billion in renewable energy assets.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">The OEGEN Funds Finance are responsible for the financial reporting and analysis for an expanding portfolio of renewable assets that are owned by a number of Retail, Institutional and Listed Funds. These assets have a growing international presence across the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia. The team interacts with several other teams across OEGEN and the wider business.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">While much of the day to day operations and accounting are outsourced at both the asset (SPV) level and fund level, this role will be responsible for the quality of the financial information and reporting across a listed fund, along with assisting on new fund raises and new investment transactions. </span></div><div><br></div><br><br><h3>What you'll do </h3><ul><li>Oversee annual accounts for Listed entities, ensuring compliance with investment trust rules and AIC code.</li><li>Manage AIFMD report and AIFM risk reporting to uphold regulatory standards.</li><li>Manage cash flow, debt, FX payments and oversee audits and budgets for Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).</li><li>Analyse and report on dividend Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Monitor and assess Holdco Net Asset Values (NAVs).</li><li>Prepare quarterly Net Asset Values </li><li>Ensure accurate presentation of financial information in Investor Reports.</li><li>Provide support on fund level audits and review statutory financial statements and corporation tax returns; liaising with external auditors and tax advisors as required.</li><li>Ensure a robust control environment is present throughout the fund.</li><li>Identify system improvements and take ownership of driving change across the team. </li><div><br></div><div>New transaction responsibilities:</div><li>Assist with the financial and tax due diligence work-streams for new transactions.</li><li>Manage Depo relationships to ensure smooth closing of investment transactions.</li><li>Organise completion payments in line with the funds flow.</li><li>Work with other members of the team to ensure all finance-related elements are considered and addressed ahead of deal close. </li><li>Assist with the onboarding of assets once acquired.</li><div><br></div></ul><h3>What you'll need</h3><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) </li><li>Good technical knowledge of IFRS and Investment Entity accounting (UK GAAP knowledge also an advantage)</li><li>Good knowledge of fund accounting and fund structures </li><li>Experience of working with renewable energy investment assets and an understanding of relevant subsidy schemes is preferable</li><li>Good understanding of CIR and other basis tax rules would be an advantage</li><li>Knowledge of Efront would be beneficial </li><li>Highly organised, able to plan ahead to deliver accurate information to tight reporting deadlines</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to work well with different teams and manage a range of different stakeholders</li><li>Self-motivated and aspirational, comfortable working in a fast-paced changing environment</li><li>People management experience preferable</li><div><br></div></ul><h3>Why else you'll love it here</h3><ul><li><b>Wondering what the salary for this role is? </b>On a call with one of our recruiters, this is always something we 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! We will also ask your current salary - we want to let you know this upfront so you're comfortable talking about it on a call with us.</li><li>Octopus Energy is a <b>unique culture</b>. 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 <a href="https://www.b.co.uk/companies/octopus-energy">best company to work for</a> in 2022, our Group CEO, Greg has recorded<a href="https://octopus.energy/blog/podcast/"> a podcast about our culture</a> and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the<a href="https://www.businessleader.co.uk/the-top-25-uk-companies-for-senior-leadership-revealed-by-glassdoor/"> top 10 companies for senior leadership</a></li></ul><br><div><b>If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. </b></div><div><br></div><div>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. <b>Need any specific accommodations? </b>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!</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div>

Senior Management Accountant

<p><strong>Position</strong>: Investment Manager (Cleantech Business Developer)<br /><strong>Type of employment</strong>: Full time employment for 2 years with the possibility of extension&nbsp;<br /><strong>Starting date</strong>: May 2024<br /><strong>Location</strong>: Consulate General of Denmark in New York&nbsp;<br /><strong>Deadline for application</strong>: 10 March 2024</p>
<p>Denmark is a global pioneer within renewable energy and the green transition. Do you want to play an important part in helping Denmark remain a cleantech and renewable energy frontrunner and assist US companies in accessing the European market through a presence in Denmark?</p>
<p>Invest in Denmark is looking for a Business Developer who can attract cleantech/renewable energy companies to Denmark. Invest in Denmark has a strong focus on several verticals within the&nbsp;cleantech sector, incl. power-to-X, green hydrogen, offshore wind, energy storage, green data centers, and carbon capture utilization and storage. We prioritize sustainable foreign direct investments that help us achieve Denmark&rsquo;s ambitious climate goals by 2030.&nbsp;</p>
<p><br />Invest in Denmark is the Danish Government&rsquo;s official investment promotion organization which, in close cooperation with Danish partners, works to attract foreign companies to Denmark within the knowledge intensive areas of Cleantech, Tech and Life Sciences.<br /><br />Working in our North American team, you will be based at the Consulate General of Denmark in New York, collaborate closely with colleagues experienced in foreign direct investment promotion, and report directly to the director for North America.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<h3><strong>Job description</strong></h3>
<p>Denmark is a country committed to accelerating its green transition and is actively investing in clean and sustainable technologies to reduce emissions by 70% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. To help Denmark achieve its net zero goals, we are seeking a Business Developer based in New York City.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />The Business Developer role will drive new business leads by identifying inward investment opportunities with North American companies seeking to expand into the Danish and Nordic markets. The role will facilitate and secure sustainable investments to Denmark. An ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in the cleantech/renewable energy fields paired with business development skills. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and international team.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Develop a pipeline of commercial leads and provide them with relevant information on business opportunities in Denmark;</li>
<li>Build and develop relationships with existing and new leads to understand investment opportunities in Denmark;</li>
<li>Undertake research and analysis to identify market trends in Denmark for North American companies;</li>
<li>Maintain and build relationships with key companies, industry players, government agencies, and other stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Required qualifications</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>A Bachelors&rsquo; degree (required) in relevant fields including business administration, economics, finance, or relevant STEM; advanced degree (e.g. Master&rsquo;s) preferred;</li>
<li>Substantial work experience in relevant roles, including business development, international sales, or consulting experience from reputable organizations;</li>
<li>Thorough understanding of company strategies, decision processes, innovation trends and technologies;</li>
<li>Knowledge of the cleantech/renewable energy industry, specific business issues and market drivers;</li>
<li>Fluency in English, both written and spoken.</li>
</ul>
<h3><br />Desired qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>A broad professional network with high-level contacts;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience from one or more of our target sectors in North America;</li>
<li>Consultancy experience.</li>
</ul>
<h3><br />Competencies</h3>
<ul>
<li>Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience in developing senior leadership presentations, communications, and talking points;<br />Ability to negotiate persuasively at management level;</li>
<li>A strong commercial mindset;</li>
<li>Excellent networking and cooperation skills;</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities, lead multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.</li>
<li>A structured mind-set and excellent planning and coordination skills;</li>
<li>Ability to excel in value selling and target driven environment;</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and efficiently;</li>
<li>Interest in and willingness to share knowledge with &ndash; and learn from &ndash; colleagues.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><br />We offer</h3>
<ul>
<li>An international, exciting and dynamic work environment;</li>
<li>Up to 20 % travel should be expected with this role, including travels in the US and occasional visits to Denmark;</li>
<li>Close collaboration with commercial colleagues in the US, Canada, and Denmark;</li>
<li>Development of your professional and personal competences, including through business trips to Denmark;</li>
<li>A large degree of independence.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3><strong>Employment conditions</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>You will be offered employment on a contract on local terms for 2 years with the possibility of extension;</li>
<li>This is a full-time salary position - the Consulate General&rsquo;s standard work week is 37 hours; but you are employed without an upper working hours&rsquo; limit. You will have a large degree of flexibility in organizing your own daily working hours;</li>
<li>We highly value team work and an intrinsic part of our work culture is physical presence in the office. At the same time, we offer opportunities of working from home when work allows, typically one day a week;</li>
<li>You will be entitled to 5 weeks (25 working days) of paid holiday per year;</li>
<li>You will be covered by a workplace pension scheme;&nbsp;</li>
<li>You will be offered an employer and employee sponsored health insurance. So will your spouse and children under the age of 26 if you provide for him/her/them.</li>
<li>The gross yearly salary for the position &ndash; for an employee subject to US income taxation &ndash; is 92,000 $. For a tax-exempt employee the yearly net salary is 73,600$. Depending on the candidate&rsquo;s qualifications, an additional individual allowance may be added.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><br />Application and recruitment process</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references) in English to the Danish Consulate General in New York. You can send your application by mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nycgkl@um.dk">nycgkl@um.dk</a>&nbsp;marked &ldquo;Investment Manager &ndash; Cleantech. Your name&rdquo;. Please note that sending personal information over the internet is at your own risk.</p>
<p><br />Application deadline: March 10 2024&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br /></p>
<p>The Consulate General is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.<br /><br />Selected candidates will be invited for interviews, which are expected to take place mid-March.&nbsp;<br /><br />The chosen candidate must present a &ldquo;No Criminal Record&rdquo; and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to the appointment.<br /><br /></p>
<p>&nbsp;<strong>Questions</strong></p>
<p>For any questions regarding the position, please contact our Director for North America, Thomas J&oslash;rgensen, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thojor@um.dk">thojor@um.dk</a>&nbsp;or Deputy Director for North America, Jens Birk, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jenbir@um.dk">jenbir@um.dk</a>.<br /><br /></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>About us</strong></p>
<p>Invest in Denmark is part of the Danish Trade Council, a division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Invest in Denmark is the Danish Government&rsquo;s official investment promotion organization which, in close cooperation with Danish partners, works to attract foreign companies to Denmark within the focus areas of Cleantech, Tech and Life Sciences.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information about Invest in Denmark, see&nbsp;<a href="https://investindk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.investindk.com</a>.&nbsp;<br /><br />The Danish Foreign Service is a global operating organization composed of the Ministry in Copenhagen and a global network of Embassies, Consulates and Trade Commissions abroad. The network of diplomatic missions abroad is the hallmark of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and also provides the basis for enabling the Ministry to safeguard and promote Denmark&rsquo;s international interests in the most optimal way.&nbsp;<br /><br />The mission of the Danish Foreign Service is to work for Denmark&rsquo;s interests and values in relation to the surrounding world in a manner that furthers the freedom, security and welfare of Danes in a more peaceful and just world, with development and economic growth for all. The vision of the Danish Foreign Service is, among other things, to be widely respected as a competent, effective, outgoing and service-minded organisation and an attractive and innovative work place with a high degree of staff satisfaction. As individuals and as organization we work on the foundation of five common values: musicality, drive, professionalism, job satisfaction and openness.</p>

Tailored support for global companies seeking to establish operations or research in Denmark’s skilled talent hub.

Investment Manager (Cleantech Business Developer)

Investment Director

<p><strong>Posting Title</strong></p><p>Graduate (Year-Round) Intern - Environmental Justice Business Model Reviewer</p><p>.</p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>CO - Golden</p><p>.</p><p><strong>Position Type</strong></p><p>Intern (Fixed Term)</p><p>.</p><p><strong>Hours Per Week</strong></p><p>30</p><p>.</p><p><strong>Working at NREL</strong></p><p>The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.</p><p>From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.</p><p>NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.</p><p><strong>Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives,</strong>  and   <strong>see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.</strong></p><p><strong>Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.</strong></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>This position will be under the Project Development &amp; Finance in the Accelerated Deployment and Decision Support Center at NREL. The mission of the group is to inform the direction of future technology and policy research at NREL by helping clients meet ambitious energy goals in today’s marketplace. The group provides analytical support, business case assessment, and market intelligence on energy efficiency, resiliency, and renewable energy options to inform client decision making.</p><p>Successful candidates will be part of a NREL team of reviewers for a particular section of the tax code for renewable energy. They will review applications for tax credits, make recommendations and participate in meetings and training as necessary. They can expect to be managed by a senior NREL employee.</p><p>Candidates will benefit by working with several experienced NREL professionals; and will learn a significant amount about renewable energy development. It is also a good internal networking opportunity within NREL. Candidates will be encouraged to explore other opportunities as well within NREL.</p><p><strong>This will be an onsite/hybrid work location.</strong></p><p>.</p><p><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong></p><p>Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree program, or graduated in the past 12 months from an accredited institution. Internship period cannot exceed 12 months past graduation. Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.</p><p>Please Note:</p><p>•You will need to upload official or unofficial school transcripts as part of the application process.</p><p>•If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.</p><p><strong>* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.</strong></p><p><strong>Additional Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Knowledge and coursework in renewable energy, environmental justice, tax, law, accounting, or engineering would be helpful.</p></li><li><p>In addition to the background check and drug test described here (http://www.nrel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html) , the position is also contingent on passing a T2 background check requiring fingerprinting.</p></li><li><p><em>Due to system access restrictions and DOE requirements,</em>  <em>only applicants that are US Citizens at the time of application will be considered.</em></p></li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Interested in renewable energy, diligent with attention to detail, can work efficiently, good time management, respectful of confidentiality concerns.</li></ul><p>.</p><p><strong>Job Application Submission Window</strong></p><p>The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.</p><p><strong>Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)</strong></p><p>Job Profile: Graduate I / Annual Salary Range: $42,700 - $68,300</p><p>NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.</p><p><strong>Benefits Summary</strong></p><p>Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; and sick leave (where required by law). NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.</p><p><strong>*</strong>  Based on eligibility rules</p><p><strong>Drug Free Workplace</strong></p><p>NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.</p><p>If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.</p><p><strong>Submission Guidelines</strong></p><p>Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>EEO Policy</strong></p><p>NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.</p><p>EEO is the Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)  | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf)  |  <strong>Reasonable Accommodations (http://www.nrel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html)</strong></p><p><strong>E</strong>  <strong>-Verify</strong>    <strong>www.dhs.gov/E-Verify</strong>    <strong>For information about right to work, click here (http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2013/08/13/FinalOSCPosterEN08_01_2013.pdf)  for English or</strong>   <strong>here (http://www.justice.gov/crt/file/813271/download)  for Spanish.</strong></p><p>E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.</p><p>The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NREL is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States.</p><p>NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions.  All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview. DOE rules for site access during the interview process are the same regardless of whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference.  Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NREL by the Department of Energy (DOE).</p><p><strong>Drug Free Workplace</strong></p><p>NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.</p><p>If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.</p><p>Please review the information on our Hiring Process (https://www.nrel.gov/careers/hiring-process.html)  website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NREL (https://www.nrel.gov/about/) , visit our Careers site (https://www.nrel.gov/careers/) , and continue to search for job opportunities (https://nrel.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NREL)  at the lab.</p>

Leading the way in renewable energy and efficiency, NREL fuels innovation for a cleaner and sustainable future.

Graduate (Year-Round) Intern - Environmental Justice Business Model Reviewer

<div><b>About Fluence: </b>Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.</div><div>For more information, visit our <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=EJRLpfhqVH_yBuxqd4hdNqtxyT82bCP6_Opwf3EDdyaGDKkbXs1mIsfMP9QQmavqeBGrHFrRsoQsy2NeutKfJQ==">website</a>, or follow us on <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=xQb2fqlhI8b-YKgRl7u95mIjnGRba5V9ma4OCKf7P79ZhbT7L5WUOiQyJFjkIU6gVLq7QzxjXzi-5m4lx5a0k-s6LSZ4xcooofui8l1zKWU=">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nGiraM4CyOamAEPje7GQc4jN2xP6rpxJqaeSHW3ohK8p16uU-D5QtQDB2aldcOoUI_YY9j7qX04uJMTzKddlYA==">Twitter</a>. To stay up to date on the latest industry insights, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QMLiTwWsXCAkd165O6AtYrpmVtDc_q4et05Eh3dnLGymvCOMYHnW2l2hJJo9BlfJ_eL74NZvmXxyPiQFP00Q-z8RdN2Wt9wXAqjE40FGXlE5j049tMbWRtv_nMhwBqdEoU3bwarwui0ER758IJ0i_g0gI76hcMB6muklIEqPPQM=">sign up for Fluence's Full Potential Blog</a>.</div><div> </div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">OUR CULTURE AND VALUES</b></div><div><br></div><div>We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.</div><div><br></div><div><b>We are Leading </b></div><div>Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day. </div><div><br></div><div><b>We are Responsible </b></div><div>Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. </div><div><br></div><div><b>We are Agile </b></div><div>We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.</div><div><br></div><div><b>We are Fun </b></div><div>We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Role/Mission of the Senior Commercial Finance Manager</b></div><div>The Commercial function is one that is customer focused, caring deeply about improving our customer experiences in order that Fluence grows profitably.  The function is fundamental in driving commercial process compliance and in helping drive Fluence in our ambitious growth plan. Our high level of commercial leadership will protect and enhance the Fluence brand in the markets and industries in which we operate such that our customers will have a positive view of the Fluence experience.</div><div> </div><div>The Senior Commercial Manager manages relationships with external clients and agencies as well as internal departments including, in the main, an active interface with our sales and engineering teams whilst they are negotiating on terms and conditions and then managing and improving our execution of the contracts in line with the agreed terms.. The individual should be commercially and contractually aware with an ability to work under pressure across multiple projects and manage time effectively.</div><div> </div><div><b>Major Duties and Responsibilities </b>include the following:</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Support the sales and engineering teams during tender negotiations to ensure terms agreed are mutually beneficial and clear for Fluence to execute.  The Senior CFM will actively participate in project risk reviews, T&amp;C reviews and negotiations and, ultimately, play an active part in win strategies</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>The Senior CFM will implement changes and set standards for our processes across the Deal Teams and Services teams.  Continuous review and improvement of existing processes and tools is essential to ensure an excellent level of customer service.</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>The Senior CFM will focus strongly on commercial rigor.  Key to this is a thorough assessment of risk (to project and to the Fluence financial performance).  The person will have a strong understanding of project cashflows, milestone management, the application of T&amp;C’s (and mitigating actions when required).</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Proactively shape risks and opportunities in contractual negotiations in order to package acceptable deal outcomes </div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Analysis, screening, and commentary of commercial tender documents and support for completion of offer documents prior to submittal in close cooperation with legal</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Coordination with legal Interfaces for all contractual and legal activities with 3rd parties. </div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Evaluating projects in terms of commercial and administrative conditions during offer stage and giving inputs to Capex and Opex preparation </div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Manage securities and guarantees from parent companies and external securities provider</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Support financing solutions in close cooperation with banks and financial institutions </div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Coordination of tax and tax concepts, customs, logistics, and insurance topics together with subject matter experts</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Definition currency strategy and managing currency risks during tender and offer stage</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Forecasting and planning order entries, margin, and revenue recognition</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Facilitate lessons learnt from prior bids and tenders to ensure encourage a lessons learned culture to drive improvement.</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Ensure an accurate management approval process for opportunities and a seamless handover to the project execution team</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Support the Director of CFM and the EMEA Leadership Team in delivering growth for Fluence</div><div> </div><div><b>Education Requirements</b></div><div>As a Senior Commercial Finance Manager you will be qualified to degree level in a business, finance or engineering discipline and/or you will have gained a minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial management.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><b>Skill Requirements</b></div><div>Confident and adaptable communicator, comfortable at all levels. A clear thinker able to see the bigger picture and plot a route through the detail. Self-motivated and able to work alone, but equally engage with and bring a team with them on the journey. Commercially experienced in contract negotiation and ability to work across an organisation aligning with key stakholders both internally and externally.</div><div><b>Technical Requirements </b></div><div>A technical background is welcome but not essential and candidates must possess the ability to understand technical issues.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><b>Other Desirable Skills</b></div><div>Comfortable setting themselves and achieving stretching targets and objectives. Some experience working with (not for) consultancy organisations where they have been involved in a change programme. Some experience of working with Private Equity organisations useful but not essential, but being able to understand the financial model of a successful business is essential</div><div> </div><div><b>Person Specification</b></div><div><b>Qualities </b></div><div>Intellectually and emotionally strong, a good listener able to capture opinion, good at thinking through and solving problems in a methodical way, self-driven and entrepreneurial, honest and approachable, possess a light hearted side with a sense of humor </div><div> </div><div><b>Behaviors </b></div><div>Willing to listen, but also able to argue a different case strongly when required and willing to make tough commercial decisions. Sensitive and adaptable to different cultures (internally and externally</div><div> </div><div><b>KPIs for the first 6 months </b></div><div>•        They will have successfully gained the confidence and trust of the key stakeholders in the organization (leadership team and through key stakeholders) establishing credibility (and ability) to drive the business in the market.</div><div> •       They will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the businesses capabilities, strengths, areas of improvement and opportunities for growth and development. </div><div>•        They will have played a key role in winning a new contract(s) across key Fluence market sectors.</div><div>•<span style="font-size:7pt;">        </span>They will have played a key part in ensuring commercial excellence is applied across the project lifecycle from developing to execution of the project.</div><div><b>Key competencies critical to the role-holder’s success include: </b></div><div>•        Think strategically / operate tactically where necessary. </div><div>•        Customer centric mindset – help keep the organization aligned </div><div>•        Inventive yet commercially realistic – does it generate value ?? </div><div>•        Emotional intelligence – be able to read situations and adapt accordingly  </div><div>•        Integrity – Keep to a moral standard • Courage and conviction….bravery builds momentum </div><div>•        Good listening skills</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Strong background in using Salesforce and MS Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Up to 25% travel as needed domestically and potentially globally</div><div>·<span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span>Business fluent in English </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br><br><br><div> #LI-Remote #Remote</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:10px;">Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status. </span></div>

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