Finance Business Partner

2 months ago


Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom National Grid Electricity Distribution Full time

We're looking for a passionate Finance Business Partner – Major Projects to join the Finance function based within the Southwest and Wales areas. The main responsibility of the post holder will be to supporting the Major Projects and Primary System Design (MP & PSD) functions across South Wales and South West England. These functions are responsible for the design and delivery of the capital investment programme, and repair and maintenance programme across the High voltage (33kv and 132kV) distribution network.

The role will require a reasonable amount of travel to locations across South Wales and the Southwest to provide local support to the engineering function.

This role is based out of our Cardiff office, and we'd hope to see you at least two days per week but you're welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you.

We're happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you

What You'll Do

  • Support 2 x HoD (South Wales & Southwest) in the effective delivery of the capital programme, c£100m.
  • Develop and maintain the relevant management information to provide insight on performance across the 2 areas, including the preparation & maintenance of base models linking operational plans to financial plans so that variance analysis may be delivered.
  • Support the development of forecasting processes to understand the trajectory of the capital programme, providing data-based insight to enable decisions to be made.
  • Support the month end close for the Major Projects business unit, including but not limited to
    • Accruals management
    • Provision of ad-hoc management information and analysis as required.
    • Variance analysis
  • Support project managers to ensure projects are delivered within budget, highlighting any potential under or overspends at the earliest opportunity to allow timely management action.
  • Proactively engage the project managers in the 2 areas to identify project exceptions & issues that need to be addressed, developing actions and holding the business to account.
  • Work closely with members of the Finance team to identify and understand issues around unit costs and margin reporting, providing action & commentary where needed.
  • Analysing new project plans to ensure full adherence to regulatory reporting guidelines.
  • Work with project managers to ensure prompt and accurate billing of capital infrastructure works to third parties.
  • Facilitate the preparation of the annual budget for Major Project in the Southwest and South Wales licence areas.

What You'll Have

  • Strong knowledge of accounting concepts, part qualified / newly qualified.
  • Proven track record of Finance Business Partnering, ideally within a similar industry.
  • Extensive experience overseeing the financial position of a business unit, working with HoD level to set strategy and deliver against a medium-term plan.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
  • Intermediate to Advanced Excel and MS office.
  • Knowledge of general ledger and supporting systems, purchase ledger, sales ledger and time recording systems.
  • Experience of dashboard reporting and Hyperion Planning applications.
  • Understanding of the electricity distribution industry advantageous
  • Full clean driving licence and a willingness to travel.
  • Proven ability to adapt style of financial information presentation to suit a range of stakeholders, both financial and non-financial.
  • Proactively maintaining continued professional development under relevant accountancy body or other recognised professional development.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don't match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Get

Up to £55,000 dependent on experience.

Plus:

  • Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance) and annual salary review.
  • Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double-match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12%
  • 26 days holiday (plus the opportunity to buy more each year)
  • Life Insurance at 10 x your basic salary.
  • Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
  • Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
  • Career development, ongoing training and support, career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress


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