Analyst - Procure to Pay

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 put us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful, we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reduce the cost of energy delivery today, and pioneer 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.

National Grid is hiring an Analyst for our Storms & Business Support group in Syracuse NY. This is a Hybrid role sits in out Syracuse NY Office. 

Job Purpose

Work with various stakeholders across the business to ensure accurate and timely payment of storm invoices. Develop, generate, and analyze reports; apply financial analysis techniques to identify and investigate trends in reported data.

Proactively assist with data analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives to support achievement of work plan goals and regulatory targets. Ensure compliance with company policies, operating procedures, and regulatory expectations regarding the safety and reliability of the company's assets.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead supply chain responsibilities that support the purchasing, invoicing and supplier payment processes for both NY and MA business units
• Extract data and analyze information from multiple systems to support and optimize departmental goals, operational improvements and streamline processes
• Ensure stakeholder and contractor compliance with contracts, organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements by providing clear guidance and monitoring adherence.
• Lead change management initiatives to implement process improvements and behavioral changes that strengthen compliance, including communication plans, training, and stakeholder and contractor engagement strategies.
• Engage and align stakeholders with clear expectations, documented responsibilities, and agreed decision rights to ensure all milestones are delivered on time and to scope.

• Manage day-to-day relationships to understand requirements, deliver appropriate solutions and coordinate work with other Analysts
• Administer, analyze, interpret, and implement management policies, operating practices, business controls, and procedures for the functional area
• Develop proficiency in multiple team functions through cross-training, enabling effective assistance and collaboration when needed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a Business-related area and up to 2-5 years of analytical or business support experience, or equivalent work experience. 

• Strong analytical skills, using systems including Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access). Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization/dashboard development packages is a plus.

• Ability to research, compile, coordinate, schedule, review, document, organize, verify data, conduct independent analysis and identify inconsistencies. 

• Strong organizational skills, ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.