Job Description

Our priority is to match the right person to the right role, and we never want salary to be a barrier to applying. Regardless of your current pay, we'll ask about your salary expectations during the application process, and our Talent Team will have an open, honest conversation during the talent call to understand your skills and explore our salary options. If you have questions around salary, please feel free to ask us!

Location

: Chiswick, London - Hybrid

Sponsorship:

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

The Role

Reporting to our CFO, Mark Eldridge we are looking for a strong Finance Manager to support our growing finance team whose purpose will be to ensure accurate and timely reporting of the business financials, maintaining key control environments and managing our cashflows and funding.


You will look after our cash, ensuring that industry parties are paid on time whilst maximising the funding available to the business. You will support the monthly engagement with Ofgem, industry regulator, ensuring that our periodic obligations are met. Working with the Finance team and wider business to help create accurate and informed budgets and forecasts.

Why So Energy?

So Energy was created in 2015 because we knew energy suppliers could be

better

. Since then, we've grown rapidly but sustainably, with 300,000 customers and over 450 Energists (what we call our people). But we're not done! We're on the road to a net-zero future, and thanks to our partnership with ESB, we're well on the way. We're customer-centric, tech-led, and passionate about sustainability.


We're driven to do our best for our customers, for each other, and for our planet. That's why we've built a workplace culture that's supportive, empowering, inclusive, and full of opportunities to grow and make an impact.


At So Energy, we take pride in our values-driven culture. We live and breathe by our

six core

values

that guide everything we do:

Clear

Honest

Ambitious

Inquisitive

Caring

Sustainable

What you'll be getting up to in this role:

Oversee the production of monthly management accounts. Ensure control environment is maintained at all times. Manage risks and opportunities in the financial accounts to ensure clear visibility at all times. Work with FP&A and Business Partnering to ensure the distribution if timely and accurate financial information across the business. Review, challenge and approve/reject expenditure. Maintain RCM and Risk registers Review the preparation cashflows and ensuring timely supplier payments Support the FC & CFO in reporting to stakeholders Deputise, as required for FC & CFO
Ensure the development and training of the finance team

You're a

great match if:

Proven work experience in a senior finance role. Ability to demonstrate the understanding of monthly Management Accounts process. Understanding of key controls within the finance environment In-depth understanding of cash flow and loan management in a fast moving industry. Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management Ability to interpret financial results and translate these to non-financial managers Strong IT skills, proficient in Excel and PowerPoint Solid analytical and decision-making skills Leadership abilities and strong communication skills Energy industry experience will be a significant advantage but not essential
Recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent.




Research shows that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. We believe your experience, skills, and passion will set you apart. We encourage you to apply and tell us about your journey, even if you don't tick all the boxes.

Our Hiring Process:

Talent Screen - 20 minutes

Teams call

Hiring Manager

competency-based Interview

Final

stage interview

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON

31st October 2025

What's in it for you?

Smart Working Charters

Hybrid working

- Each team has its own Smart Working Charter. Ask your talent partner for more details.

Growth & Development

P

ersonalised learning & development

budgets - to support your growth journey, L&D buddies to guide you along the way.

Educational Sponsorships

- like Code First Girls.

Internal learning platform

- with thousands of valuable resources.

Pay & Reward

Up to 10% performance bonus

- based on company and personal performance.

Annual Salary Reviews

- to ensure we remain competitive in the market. Commitment to being a

real living wage provider

.

Time Off That Matters

Your

birthday

off

- it only comes once a year, so enjoy it!

3 So Giving Days

- spend time supporting a cause you care about.

Enhanced family leave

- supporting you through every life chapter.

Health & Wellbeing

Unmind

- Access to personalised coaching or therapy to support your mental wellbeing.

Physical Support

- Free eye tests, flu vaccinations.

Access to

Perkbox

- Additional wellbeing & savings benefits.

Menopause Policy

- To ensure all employees are being taken care off.

Belonging & Recognition

Affinity Groups

- join one of our employee groups to foster meaningful connections.

Bi-annual

Value Awards

- because your hard work deserves recognition.

Monthly events

- to find balance and bring our team together.

Charitable

Fundraising

- to give back to our communities.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we encourage applications from everyone, and we will ensure fair and accessible recruitment for all. At So Energy, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are a global community, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated as they are critical to our innovation. It's essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your

age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise

. Inclusion isn't just an initiative at So Energy. We strive to embed it throughout our entire culture.