Corporate Finance Manager

National Grid; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in London seeks a Corporate Finance Manager to support group financing strategies and manage credit rating agency relationships. The role involves transaction execution and compliance management, and offers hybrid working. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong financial analysis skills and experience in corporate finance.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Significant financial experience in corporate finance.
• Experience with project financing and joint venture structures.
• Proven track record of maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial information for Credit Rating Agencies.
• Support M&A transactions and National Grid Ventures.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Financial modeling

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

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 a Corporate Finance Manager, and find your superpower.

We are looking for a Corporate Finance Manager to join our Group Treasury team to support the Corporate Finance Senior Managers, Head of Corporate Finance, Group Treasury and CFO by contributing to the development and implementation of National Grid's group-wide long term financing strategy.

You will be supporting the day-to-day management of credit rating agency relationships, the execution of transactions (bank loans, investments, and project financing) and associated on-going compliance and administration of financial agreements, analysis of financial impacts of major decisions on the Groups key metrics and assisting on financial advisory on investment decisions (NG Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions), including implications for credit rating metrics.

This role will be based out of our London office (located at the Strand), and you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home.

What You'll Do:

• Produce financial information for Credit Rating Agencies and assist with credit rating reviews.
• Analyse financial impacts of major decisions on funding strategy, credit metrics, and M&A for senior management.
• Support Senior Managers as a business partner to M&A and National Grid Ventures, advising on funding sources and discount rates.
• Ensure compliance of financial agreements and coordinate with accounting, audit and tax teams.
• Advise business unit regulatory teams on Treasury financial parameters and Group impacts.
• Provide financial modelling and manage stakeholder engagement for transaction execution, considering tax and regulatory impacts.
• Analyse and recommend UK and US dividends and resource sufficiency, ensuring compliance with capital structure regulations.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulation teams and lenders.
• Develop strategies to enhance our ESG position for better funding opportunities.

What You'll Have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with significant financial experience.
• Knowledge of valuing transactions and their impact on cash, tax, and accounting, with input from regulatory and legal teams.
• Familiarity with regulated utility finance concepts (WACC, building blocks) and their impact on National Grid's revenue.
• Ability to connect with businesses, understand their needs, and prioritise multiple demands.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly in summarising complex transactions for senior management and the Finance Committee.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with financial modelling experience in Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with sound judgement in financially impactful decisions.
• Experience in corporate finance, strategic financial planning, and economic valuation for capital-intensive investments.
• Transactional experience in project financing and JV structures, preferably in energy/infrastructure.
• Experience in financial business planning and credit rating methodologies.
• Proven track record of maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as investors or credit analysts.

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:

• A competitive salary dependant on capability.
• As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance with on target being 20% (with a maximum of 40%) 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 number of 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 Us:

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.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority. 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 18 September 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.

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