Assistant Manager - Group Management Reporting & Business Planning

National Grid; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Manager for Group Management Reporting & Business Planning. This role involves overseeing performance reporting, supporting transformation initiatives, and collaborating with business units. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant experienced in stakeholder management and Excel. Join us to make a significant impact in the energy transition while enjoying a competitive salary and bonus structure, as well as flexible benefits.

Benefits

Bonus up to 25% of earnings

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong qualifications.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
• High competency in Microsoft Excel for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support business units in defining transformation plans.
• Own global performance reporting of Opex efficiencies.
• Lead Group reporting of capex efficiencies.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Experience with Power BI

Ability to draft commentary

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it's so much more than that. National Grid provides the environment for our teams to thrive and make a real impact. As we drive momentum in the energy transition for all, we are committed to ensuring that every employee feels empowered and engaged. So, join us as an Assistant Manager - Group Management Reporting & Business Planning and find your superpower.

As an Assistant Manager - Group Management Reporting & Business Planning, you'll join our Group FP&A team overseeing transformation efficiency forecasting and reporting. Partnering business units and functional teams to appropriately report and track the financial progress of transformation initiatives and benefits realised. This includes both Opex efficiencies and Capex efficiencies providing input to monthly Exec and board reporting, the annual Group Budget and the annual Group Strategic Business Plan.

This role is based out of our Strand office, and we'd hope to see you at least three 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 BU/Functions as they define and deliver their transformation plans.
• Own global performance reporting of Opex efficiencies and develop insights for executives e.g. progress against targets (FPR and NGED synergy targets), delivery confidence levels, risks and mitigations.
• Lead on the Group reporting of capex efficiencies.
• Approve exceptional treatment for Full Potential Review costs to achieve' for Group Functions.
• Engage collaboratively with the Transformation Office to drive rigour, consistency and insight into BU/Function transformation reporting.
• Provide analysis to support alignment of transformation objectives to performance management and financial planning processes.
• Support Group FP&A reporting on efficiencies for half year, year-end, the annual Budget and SBP.
• Be the contact for Deloitte's assurance over efficiency reporting.
• Work on other ad hoc projects for the Group Financial Controller and Head of Group Management Reporting & Business Planning.

What You’ll Have:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Prior experience working with Power BI (preferred but not essential)
• Skills drafting commentary or reporting for use by stakeholders
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, influence effectively, and manage expectations across all levels of the business.
• An analytical mindset, enabling you to interpret data, identify trends, and use insights to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• High competency in Microsoft Excel, including creating complex spreadsheets, using formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization tools for reporting and analysis.
• Experience producing PowerPoint presentations.
• Solid business acumen, with an understanding of key drivers, operational processes, and strategic priorities to contribute effectively to organisational goals.
• A proactive, can-do attitude-positive, organized, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate needs and take initiative.
• Eagerness to learn and grow, remaining adaptable, open to feedback, and committed to personal 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:

£55,000-£62,000, dependent on experience.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance up to 25% of your eligible earnings and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About You:

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

More Information:

This role closes on 12 December at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.