Senior FP&A Analyst

We’re looking for a passionate Senior FP&A Analyst to join our NGED FP&A Team! As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you’ll support the Business Planning processes to increase effectiveness and maximise the insight provided to meet all internal and external stakeholder requirements in line with National Grid’s strategic aims.

You’ll ensure the compilation of the NGED’s strategic business plan (SBP), the quarterly reforecasting (including finance briefs at half year and Year end) and the annual budget setting process as well as provide accurate and clear communication of complex financial issues.

This role is based out of our Castle Donington 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

• Support delivery of the Strategic Business Planning (SBP) & Budgeting process including full modelling, scenario planning and the preparation of Entity Executive reporting, Entity Board reporting and Group reporting.
• Support delivery of the end-to-end Forecasting process including modelling, scenario planning and the preparation of Group reporting.
• Review and challenge Entity performance to provide insightful reporting, aligned to group and entity targets.
• Act as a partner for assigned Finance Business Partners to support them in generating and interpreting business. and financial information and using it effectively to make informed business decisions.
• Assist in calculating and maintaining the alternative performance measures, including Return of Equity, RAV, Regulatory Financial Performance, Timing etc. Both for planning and actuals processes.
• Support processes by setting accurate timetables, key performance metrics and guidance to ensure delivery to agreed timescales and stakeholder requirements.
• Review and challenge Entity performance to provide insightful reporting, aligned to group and entity targets.
• Support FP&A responsibilities with any internal/external management reporting and working with Investor Relations where needed.
• Assist the FP&A Senior Managers and Head of FP&A as appropriate on other financial issues as required.

What You'll Have

• Qualified Accountant, (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) with planning, forecasting and budgeting experience.
• Strong MS Excel skill and working knowledge of financial modelling.
• Reporting Financial Information, Financial & Investment Appraisal, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Forecasting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities/SAP S/4 working knowledge preferred.
• Ability to work in tight deadlines.
• Ability to influence and shape decisions.
• Detail orientated, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships across the business and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work with large volumes of data to provide insightful business intelligence.
• Confident in summarising complex transactions, weighing up all the relevant factors, such as how transactions impact other areas of the business to senior management.

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.

Plus:

• Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance) and annual salary review.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double-match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12%
• 26 days holiday (plus the opportunity to buy more each year)
• Life Insurance at 10 x your basic salary.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days);
• Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
• Career development, ongoing training and support, career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress!

Further Information

This is a hybrid working role from our Castle Donington office with circa 2 days in the office. The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 20 Mar 25, with interviews due to take place w/c 24 Mar 25 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

At National Grid, 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. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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