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Zenobē

Finance Manager

Become a Finance Manager at Zenobē in London, UK, overseeing Accounts Payable and Receivable. Drive efficiency in financial processes and collaborate with the Treasury team. Enjoy benefits like a 33% annual bonus and a £1,500 training budget.
Zenobē
Zenobē
London, United Kingdom   Flexible   Full Time  UTC+01:00

Zenobē

Company Overview

Zenobē

London, United Kingdom

2017

Business Model

Renewable Energy and Energy Storage

Zenobē specializes in providing energy storage solutions and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. They focus on integrating renewable energy sources to enhance grid stability and reduce carbon emissions.

Their revenue primarily comes from energy storage projects, EV charging services, and partnerships with various energy providers. They also engage in battery leasing and management services, contributing to their financial growth.

Locations & Geography

Zenobē operates primarily in the United Kingdom, with projects extending to various regions across Europe. They are actively involved in expanding their services to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.

Company Culture

Their mission is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future through innovative energy storage solutions. They value sustainability, collaboration, and technological advancement in their operations.

Zenobē promotes a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and teamwork. They prioritize employee well-being and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

They offer various training programs and professional development opportunities to help employees enhance their skills and advance their careers. Zenobē believes in investing in their workforce to drive innovation and success.

Activities & Projects

Zenobē is currently involved in several large-scale energy storage projects aimed at supporting the UK's transition to renewable energy. They are also expanding their EV charging network to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles.

They are at the forefront of battery technology advancements, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency and storage capacity. Their innovative solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing energy systems.

Zenobē is committed to sustainability by utilizing renewable energy sources and promoting energy efficiency. They actively engage in practices that reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings at Zenobē include roles in engineering, project management, and business development. They seek individuals who are passionate about renewable energy and eager to contribute to innovative projects.

Zenobē offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits packages. They also provide opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work culture.

Contact Information

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zenobe.com

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Job Description

Our mission is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero-carbon power and transport around the world. We are passionate about making a positive impact on communities and the environment where we work.

We’re designing, financing, building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the take up of more renewable power, electrifying fleets for cleaner air, and providing clean, portable power including repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Our proprietary software and data analysis optimises operational performance for our customers to reduce emissions and costs.

Since we began in 2017, we’ve raised over £2 billion in debt and equity funding and transformed it into >1GW of grid-connected batteries live or under contract and c.2,000 electric vehicles supported. We have operations in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Benelux, the USA and a global headquarters in London.

We’re the leading owner and operator of battery storage in the UK, supporting the National Grid with the uptake of renewable power. We also work with c.90% of the UK's major bus companies, powering 25% of the UK e-bus market. We’re also the number one owner and operator of e-buses in Australia and New Zealand, and are quickly expanding into light commercial vehicles and trucks. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

The Opportunity

Following Zenobe’s rapid growth story, an exciting opportunity has arisen in the Finance team. With global expansion and rapid growth, Zenobe is looking to hire a technically proficient, well-rounded Finance Manager to join the Finance team.

We are looking for someone who can lead our Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions (line manager/indirect manager to c6 individuals), ensuring efficient processes, robust controls, and financial accuracy as we scale. In this role, you will also collaborate closely with our Treasury team, supporting bank administration across multiple countries and accounts.

With our ambitious growth plans, we need someone who embraces a growth mindset and can build scalable financial processes that set us up for long-term success. If you're excited about working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment where you can make a real impact, this could be the perfect role for you!

The successful candidate will report into the Group Financial Controller and will play a crucial role in building robust processes, closing the books, developing best-in-class financial reporting, and dealing with complex accounting transactions.

This is a hands-on position, with plenty of scope to gain exposure to the entire finance operation. You will be at the heart of our operations, providing critical support to ensure robust financial processes, accurate reporting, and efficient treasury management. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a comprehensive skill set as a finance professional in a rapidly evolving international business.

A Taste of the Day to Day

Lead our AP/AR operations

  • Take ownership of our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring they run smoothly.
  • Build and refine processes that scale effortlessly as we grow, leveraging automation and best-in-class controls.
  • Drive efficiency in payments and collections, ensuring smooth cash flow and financial accuracy.
  • Ensure our new expense platform is being used effectively by the business, and is providing the reporting managers require to control spend.
  • Ensure our ERP package, SAP ByDesign, is put at the heart of all transactions within the business ensuring it is tailored to meet ever changing business requirements, whilst also holding the business to account for spend, particularly when it comes to purchase order implementation.

Support our global banking & treasury operations

  • Manage our multi-country banking network, ensuring seamless administration across different accounts and currencies.
  • Partner with the Treasury team to optimize cash flow, enhance banking relationships, and streamline reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with banking policies while staying ahead of regulatory changes in various jurisdictions.

Evolve processes & controls as business scales

  • Design and implement strong financial controls that protect our growing business and keep us audit-ready at all times.
  • Identify opportunities to improve and future-proof financial operations, ensuring we can scale without roadblocks.
  • Harness the power of technology to automate workflows, reduce manual effort, and increase accuracy.

Collaborate & drive growth

  • Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Leadership to ensure our financial processes support, rather than hinder, growth.
  • Provide insights and support strategic decision-making to ensure we are always one step ahead.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, helping us evolve as a world-class finance function.
  • Collaborate with auditors during annual audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirement.
  • Work with HR to ensure payrolls are processed across the globe effectively, and to time.

Health and Safety

  • Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

What We’re Looking For

We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.

  • Accounting qualifications are great, but proven experience in a Finance Manager role, with a strong background in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable is preferable, particularly if in a similar company.
  • Knowledge of finance systems, automation tools, and ERP solutions – we use SAP ByDesign here. Experience of that would be great, but if not we need someone who is keen to roll up their sleeves and become a system champion in time.
  • Understanding of treasury operations and multi-currency bank administration.
  • Experience in a high-growth, scale-up, or fast-paced environment is highly desirable.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • A problem-solver with a growth mindset, eager to optimize and scale financial operations and upskill their team as they go.
  • Detail-oriented, process-driven, and proactive in identifying and resolving financial challenges, with great management skills to boot.
  • Strong user of core Microsoft office packages – Excel / Word / Powerpoint. Proficiency in SharePoint and other ancillary Microsoft products such as Power BI and Power Automate preferred.

Working at Zenobe

We’re passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.

If you’d like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer

Charge your career at Zenobē and receive

  • Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • £1,500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
  • EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Cash back health plan
  • Plus more

Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.

Our Approach to Diversity and Inclusion

Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.

About the role

June 30, 2025

Full Time

Company

June 30, 2025

Flexible

Zenobē

zenobe.com

  •  London, United Kingdom

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