Graduate Development Program, Associate Analyst, New England Finance

National Grid Plc; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid’s Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a year-long development program for recent graduates aiming for future leadership roles in a dynamic energy industry. You will join the New England Finance team, work on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and rotate through experiences that build cross-functional skills.

You will participate in a structured orientation, then engage in 12 months of finance rotations, mentorship, and high-impact projects, gaining hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited institution. Preferably in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a quantitative field.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and interpret data, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027
• Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027
• Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and business planning activities by preparing data, maintaining planning templates, and conducting financial analyses.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards that help stakeholders understand business performance, key trends, and cost drivers.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and communicate insights that support forecasting, cost management, and decision-making.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners and cross-functional teams to support ad hoc analyses, investigate financial trends, and contribute to special projects.
• Develop expertise in financial systems, reporting tools, and data sources while helping improve reporting processes, automation, and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships across the finance organization and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including the adoption of AI-enabled tools and technologies.

Skills

Excel

Pivot Tables

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Math/Econ/Finance

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Experience Graduate Team Finance Business Unit Finance and Enterprise Business Services Requisition No. 12866 City Waltham, US, 02451 Date posted 5 November 2026

Graduate Development Program, Associate Analyst, New England Finance

About the Position

Do you enjoy solving problems, working with data, and uncovering insights that drive business decisions? As an Associate Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting the New England Finance team through budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business planning activities. You'll partner with Finance Business Partners and business leaders to analyze performance, identify trends, and help inform decisions that impact our electric business.

This role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced finance professionals while gaining exposure to a wide range of business functions. You'll take ownership of recurring reporting, contribute to high-impact projects and ad hoc analyses, and collaborate with teams across the organization. If you're curious, analytical, and eager to grow, you'll find plenty of opportunities to develop your skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful contribution from day one.

What You'll Do

• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and business planning activities by preparing data, maintaining planning templates, and conducting financial analyses.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards that help stakeholders understand business performance, key trends, and cost drivers.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and communicate insights that support forecasting, cost management, and decision-making.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners and cross-functional teams to support ad hoc analyses, investigate financial trends, and contribute to special projects.
• Develop expertise in financial systems, reporting tools, and data sources while helping improve reporting processes, automation, and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships across the finance organization and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including the adoption of AI-enabled tools and technologies.

What You'll Need to Apply

• Bachelors or Master's degree from an accredited institution. Preferably in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a quantitative field.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and interpret data, including functions such as Pivot Tables, formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027
• Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027
• Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (such as sponsorship for an H-1B, TN, O, L, STEM OPT, or other employment-based work authorization)

It would be awesome if you had

• Experience developing financial recommendations, business cases, or data-driven solutions through coursework, case competitions, research projects, volunteer experiences, or student organizations.
• Experience with Power BI, SAP, or other reporting and analytics tools.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Structured development opportunities, mentorship, and ongoing feedback to accelerate your career growth
• Exposure to leaders, cross-functional teams, and diverse areas of the business
• Opportunities to build your professional network and develop lasting industry connections
• Meaningful work and real-world experience that provide a strong foundation for a long-term career at National Grid
• Competitive salary ranging from $69,000 to $82,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package
• Gain hands‑on experience partnering with finance professionals and business leaders while building expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business planning.
• Benefit from mentorship, networking opportunities, and exposure to high-impact projects that provide visibility across the finance organization and help prepare you for future career growth.

About the Graduate Development Program

National Grid’s Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a year-long development program for recent college graduates who aspire to take on future leadership roles in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Graduates will shape the future of National Grid. Bringing fresh thinking, new perspectives, and exploring with energy, we’ll give you real responsibility and an opportunity to move with purpose from day one – putting the power to supercharge your career in your hands.

Graduates start their careers at National Grid with an in-depth 3-week in-person Orientation which gives you exposure to all parts of the company, allows you to network with your Graduate cohort, GDP alumni, and senior leaders, and provides you with the opportunity to travel throughout our service territory in the northeast US. Following Orientation, you’ll begin working in the full-time position outlined below and take part in robust in-person and virtual development activities throughout the year. This includes monthly development sessions, active mentorship, and an intensive and immersive "Hackathon Project" where you "hack" a real-world National Grid problem.

Finance Rotations

Graduates in our Finance team will take part in a 12-month exploration. Your first 6 months will be in the role outlined below and you will return to this role following a broadening 6-month placement designed to provide you with a breadth of experience within your functional area and accelerate your progression at National Grid. This placement will provide you with the opportunity to solve complex problems and focus on growth that will transform the energy sector as we know it.

About National Grid

National Grid is the critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity and gas networks and infrastructures that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across Massachusetts and New York.

We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands‑on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.

Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?

More Information

Salary Range
Waltham, Massachusetts $69,000- $82,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Please note US Colleagues must reside within our existing footprint, which includes Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont. As a National Grid employee, you should also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to your assigned primary office.

Applications close on December 1, 2026. As we review applications on a rolling basis, this posting may close earlier if we recieve a sufficient number of qualified applications. Early application is encouraged.

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Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.