Performance Reporting Analyst

About the role

Help shape the future of energy.

The way we power our lives is changing. As the UK moves away from fossil fuels and increases clean energy generation, we’ll need significant new infrastructure in order to connect this renewable energy from where it’s generated to where it’s needed. This upgrade is about more than just infrastructure - it’s about securing a cleaner, more sustainable future for everyone. That’s a job anyone can be proud of.

As a Performance Reporting Analyst, you'll be responsible for supporting project performance reporting at a central level. Your voice will be an important one and you'll ensure the effective implementation of the cascading framework for monthly performance meetings, facilitating timely discussions that are beneficial to project teams. You'll demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail in tracking performance metrics and preparing engaging reports that inform stakeholders. 

In this role you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. You'll be flexible to regular travel to our Birmingham project office.  

Key accountabilities

• Lead on the coordination and facilitation of SI Onshore governance meetings e.g. Package Reviews, Project Review Meetings, Sub-Programme Reviews.
• Monitor the quality of project performance data, quality reporting and lead on improvement activities to improve performance reporting for a project or region.
• Work with key stakeholders to scope reporting requirement, whilst working closely with the Data Engineering team throughout development and testing of new automated reports.
• Collaborate with the Project team, Support Functions, SI Performance Reporting team and Data team to ensure data being reported is accurate and timely, whilst working towards improvements ensuring the dashboards are insightful and “join the dots” between operational and financial reporting.
• Develop, produce and deliver regular and one-off management information to provide insights and aid decision making. 
• Provide PMO coordination support to the PPMO to ensure alignment between performance reporting and other PMO functions.

About you

• Experience in building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration to support data and performance initiatives.
• Highly detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and quality in all aspects of data management and performance reporting.
• Experience in tracking and monitoring key performance indicators (KPI's) to assess team performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Proficient in preparing and presenting reports on data and performance metrics, ensuring clarity and relevance for various audiences.
• Exceptional organisational abilities, with a strong focus on managing multiple tasks and priorities efficiently to ensure timely completion of activities.
• Communicates fluently, orally and in writing, and can present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences 
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in performance and data management.
• Strong understanding of Power BI front end and its functionalities.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £48,000 – £52,000 – dependent on capability. 

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 Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales. 

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. 

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via The Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home-grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future. 

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More information

This role closes on 27 June 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. Interviews to be held week commencing 21 and 28 July in person at our Birmingham office. 

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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