Finance Business Partner

3 months ago


Warwick, United Kingdom National Grid Full time

We’re looking for a passionate Senior Analyst - Finance Business Partner  in the Global IT function to support budgeting and forecasting for National Grid’s Global IT organisation and work as part of the Finance Business Partnering team to meet companywide financial and strategic objectives.

You will own the Global IT financial forecasting models, track key metrics, report on financial results, develop and present business commentary and perform ad hoc analyses in support of managing the financials of the Global IT and Digital function. 

This role is based out of our Warwick 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 executive leadership and other key customers make sound financial and operational decisions through effective reporting, comprehensive analyses, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and effectively communicating key takeaways. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop financial models and evaluate the financial impact of various initiatives, projects, and operational changes. Develop strong, collaborative working relationships across teams, functions, and levels. Apply analytical skills, judgement, attention to detail, and creativity to effectively solve problems. Navigate ambiguity, take initiative, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholder groups. Pivot to address ad hoc requests as they arise in an effective and efficient manner. Proactively build relationships and drive accountability.

What You'll Have

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Math, Finance, Economics, Statistics, quantitative field or equivalent practical experience; MBA or Master’s degree a plus 3+ years of Finance related experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to collaborate, iterate, and influence Ability to thrive in a matrix type environment Strong attention to detail Inquisitive and self-starter Ability to synthesize large datasets and develop and/or pressure test comprehensive analysis to inform the business and drive decisions Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills Experience with SAP, SAC, Alteryx, PowerBI a plus Financial modelling, data consolidation, data analysis (MS Excel) experience Planning, forecasting, and budgeting knowledge

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); Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing. Career development, ongoing training and support, career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress

Further Information

This is a hybrid working role from our Warwick office with circa 2 days in the office. The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 2nd Oct 24, with interviews due to take place w/c 7th Oct 24 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

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