Finance Analyst

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a Finance Analyst to join the Electricity Transmission Finance team. This role involves supporting business partner activities and delivering financial insights to enhance performance management. The ideal candidate is a Qualified Accountant with strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and financial modelling. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 and additional benefits including bonuses and pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• You are a Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
• You have experience in planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
• You bring a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation of key financial metrics.
• Responsible for development and management of quarterly forecasts.
• Build effective relationships with key business stakeholders.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Exceptional communication skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Experience in financial modelling

Strong analytical skills

Familiarity with SAP, SAC, Alteryx, Power BI

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Power BI

Alteryx

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 Finance Analyst, and find your superpower.

We’re looking for a passionate Finance Analyst in the Electricity Transmission (ET) Finance team to support business partnering activities within CND (Customer and Network Development).

You will be part of the CFO function that supports the ET business where we maintain the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales. We take electricity generated from windfarms and other power sources and transport it through our network of pylons, overhead lines, cables, and substations. It then goes on to separate lower voltage local distribution networks, which connect directly to homes and businesses. The CFO function is critical to delivering our ambitions in ET, and this role plays a key part in setting financial clarity and insights to support strong performance management, providing financial business partnering to a key area of the National Grid business.

Our team provides both business and financial leadership, working across the ET business to ensure business leaders understand their financial performance in the context of our regulatory framework and the commitments we have made to our shareholders. We support the business to find opportunities to embed efficiencies that drive value for shareholders and consumers, and we provide insight and challenge where we see risks to performance.

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:

• Provide interpretation of key financial metrics so that the ET business understands what’s critical to its performance.
• Responsible for development and management of quarterly rolling forecasts for the respective business area.
• Develop analysis and propose solutions to complex commercial scenarios, considering commercial and business risks alongside the broader strategic commitments.
• Build effective relationships with key business stakeholders and across the wider CFO teams to trigger and deliver business improvements that enhance commercial performance and drive accountability.
• Be the link between the business and Finance, ensuring all the right relationships are leveraged to deliver the best outcome.
• 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.

What You'll Have:

• You are a Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) with experience in planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
• You have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and can confidently convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• You excel at collaborating with stakeholders, iterating on ideas, and influencing decisions to drive business outcomes.
• You thrive in matrix environments, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
• You bring a keen eye for detail, coupled with an inquisitive mindset and a proactive, self-starting approach.
• You are skilled at synthesizing large datasets, developing robust analyses, and pressure-testing insights to inform strategic decisions.
• You have advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience in financial modelling, data consolidation, and analysis.
• Familiarity with tools such as SAP, SAC, Alteryx, and Power BI is a plus.
• Previous commercial finance experience would be advantageous.

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.

As well as your base salary you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance 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.

More Information:

This role closes on 2 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.