Connections Financial Impact Manager - NESO (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy operator in the UK is seeking a candidate to lead financial impact assessments related to energy reforms. The role entails collaboration with various stakeholders and requires a strong background in finance and data-driven analysis. The ideal candidate should have a passion for energy transition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to model financial outcomes. Opportunities for hybrid working and a competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 15%

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in change management and collaboration across varied stakeholders.
• Ability to model potential financial outcomes through scenario planning.
• Expertise in financial risk identification and mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial impact assessments of Connections Reform processes.
• Monitor financial risk indicators and ensure compliance with obligations.
• Create delivery board level papers and present key risks.

Skills

Passionate about energy transition and finance

Experience in collaboration and cross-industry negotiation

Solid experience using data-driven analysis

Strong communicator with excellent presentation skills

Job description

About the role

National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) strength lies in our people. Together, we’re shaping the future where clean, affordable energy is accessible for all. Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference, accelerating the progress of sustainable GB energy, keeping people connected and society thriving as we create a brighter tomorrow.

In this role you will lead the financial impact assessments of Connections Reform processes changes within the Finance, Fees and Securities team (FF&S).

You will be responsible for understanding the change landscape associated with Connections Reform and manging the impacted changes through collaboration across the programme, with industry partners, and the CFO.

This role will require working closely with FF&S workstreams to develop a holistic view of changes and how the implementation of that will impact NESO. You will be responsible for overseeing the Final Sums Exploration process with the transmission owners, including co-creating and running an efficient and transparent process to identify and pay for abortive works.

This role can be based in Warwick, Wokingham or Glasgow, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Key accountabilities

• Performing scenario planning to model potential financial outcomes and inform strategic discussions.
• Translating numbers into actionable insights including options and recommendations for decision-makers
• Collaborating with Connections Reform team, CFO, and Regulatory teams through fact-based analysis and acting as a trusted advisor on financial implications.
• Monitoring financial risk indicators, identify emerging threats, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, financial reporting and data security
• Escalating and presenting key areas of risk and concern on financial impacts
• Creating delivery board level papers, including options and recommendations, to ensure that all decisions are well-informed and aligned with strategic goals.
• Be aware of any political, economic, and social developments that may impact NESO and the Connections Team
• Overseeing the Final Sums Exploration process with the TOs, a one-off process for identifying and paying for abortive works resulting from Connections Reform.
  • Representing NESO in working sessions with Ofgem and the Tos.
  • Gathering input from across NESO to determine NESO positions, and provide recommendations to NESO leadership to support timely decision-making and risk management

About you

We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has/is:

• Passionate about Energy transition, finance, and protecting consumers.
• Experience of collaboration and cross-industry negotiation. Code/policy experience and finance experience are a plus.
• Solid experience of using data-driven analysis to form an opinion
• Strong communicator with excellent oral presentation writing skills.

About what you'll get

A competitive salary between £60,000 - £65,000pa – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 days annual leave as standard, 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 a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

About us

The creation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) is driven by an urgent need to unify and optimise our approach to energy. A more integrated and coordinated strategy is needed to meet the unprecedented challenges of climate change, ensuring secure energy supply, and keeping costs manageable for consumers.

Join us and empower your potential, energise our team, and be part of something bigger.

Your energy, our future, together.

About the National Energy System Operator (NESO)

In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.

NESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.

The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.

The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

More information

This role closes on 12/12/2025 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.

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.

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.