Senior Finance Business Partner US Functions and IT

About us

National Grid is hiring a Global Functions Finance Director for our Central Performance and Planning team

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.

About the Role

In this role, you will lead the Global Functions Performance & Planning team, driving the redesign of global planning processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. You will take ownership of the end-to-end processes related to quarterly forecasts, the strategic business plan, and the annual budget cycle, ensuring that all aspects are aligned with organizational goals.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing monthly and quarterly business reviews, guaranteeing that the quality of content is fit for purpose and meets the expectations of stakeholders. As the primary liaison for the Global Functions team, the Global Functions CFO, and Business Unit Finance teams, you will facilitate communication and collaboration across various groups, including Group and Plan to Perform.

You will also be tasked with creating improved financial performance reporting, which encompasses variance analysis, KPI tracking, and comparative analysis against benchmarks. This reporting will provide strategic insights tailored for an executive audience, enabling informed decision-making.

Additionally, you will design reporting processes in collaboration with multiple stakeholder groups to promote and implement best practices. It is important to note that as business needs evolve over time, your projects and job responsibilities may also change to adapt to these new requirements.

What You'll Do

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Annual Salary

Waltham and surrounding area: $181,000-$213,000

Brooklyn and surrounding area: $194,000-$228,000

Salary commensurate with experience and location.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

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National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.