Graduate Finance Analyst - 12-Month Rotations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Structured development program

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

National Grid is offering a Graduate Development Program in New England, with an Associate Analyst role that supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You'll collaborate with Finance Business Partners and leadership to analyze performance and inform decisions that impact the electric business.

The program emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional exposure, and development of skills in budgeting, planning, and data analytics, including AI-enabled tooling, across a 12-month to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a quantitative field.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis (Pivot Tables, formulas).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Willing to start National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027 or July 12, 2027.
• Experience with Power BI or SAP is a plus.

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

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

National Grid is offering a Graduate Development Program in New England, with an Associate Analyst role that supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You'll collaborate with Finance Business Partners and leadership to analyze performance and inform decisions that impact the electric business.

The program emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional exposure, and development of skills in budgeting, planning, and data analytics, including AI-enabled tooling, across a 12-month to