Finance Business Partner / FP&A

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Finance Business Partner – Group Functions, and find your superpower.

We’re looking for a passionate Finance Business Partner – Group Functions to join our Global Functions team! In this role, you will deliver business improvements and make significant contributions to large regulated or public companies. You thrive in challenging situations that require both people leadership and financial acumen, consistently seeking to bring financial insight to solve business problems. With strong analytical skills, you will be using data to tell a compelling story with a focus on commercial success.

This role is based out of our Warwick 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 the business in evaluation capital investments through robust and transparent financial modelling of long-term cash flows, with careful attention to assumptions, assessments of risks, and commercial viability.
• Develop cost-out strategies to right size our operational expenses and instil a cost-conscious mindset with stakeholders.
• Drive value in the business by exposing opportunities and insight to drive improvement initiatives. Manage financial risks and the implementation and maintenance of controls.
• Partner with business leadership in the development of business cases and other strategic initiatives to ensure that all current and future investments are made in line with the business strategy and value requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the business leaders, finance colleagues, and other internal teams to ensure an efficient, consistent flow of information.
• Conduct finance review of capital projects for internal approval, ensuring sufficient funding and assessment of changes in costs and scope of projects.
• Accountable for the People Function monthly and quarterly performance results on operating expenses with an emphasis on delivering insight and commentary on matters of importance and forward thinking financial and operational impacts.
• Collaborate with other FBPs on training and best practices to drive efficiencies in activities and improved outcomes, demonstrating continuous improvement.
• Occasional travel to the US (1-2x a year) may be required.

What You’ll Have

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc) with financial planning and analysis / FBP experience.
• Experience driving transformation and cost improvement programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - proven track record in managing conflicting stakeholder interests.
• Team management experience – you’re comfortable managing people.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills with an ability to identify key issues and recommend solutions to complex problems using data, logic and financial insight.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence and impact the decisions and financial performance of senior stakeholders and their teams throughout the relevant business area.

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

A competitive salary of up to £77,000 dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance with an on target of 15% (maximum 30%) 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 is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority. National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

More Information

This role closes on 31 July 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.