Finance Business Partner

Business Unit:  Finance and Enterprise Business Services
Requisition Number:  9569

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid provides the environment for our teams to thrive and make a real impact. As we drive momentum in the energy transition for all, we are committed to ensuring that every employee feels empowered and engaged. So, join us as a Finance Business Partner and find your superpower.

 

National Grid sits at the centre of delivering the UK’s transition to Net Zero, and strong regulation is critical to making this happen.

 

As a Finance Business Partner in our Revenue & Regulation team, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering our regulatory strategy. You’ll lead financial submissions to Ofgem, working with a wide range of stakeholders to set future allowed revenues and support delivery against our business plan.

 

You’ll also provide insight into how reported performance aligns with regulatory measures, partnering closely with Group Financial Control and the wider business to deliver accurate forecasts and high-quality regulatory advice that drives value.

 

This is a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding of how National Grid operates—how we create value, generate returns, and balance this with the impact on consumer energy bills in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. You’ll quickly build expertise in regulatory finance, becoming a trusted advisor across both Finance and the wider business.

 

This role is based out of our Warwick office; this role offers hybrid working (typically two days in the office). We’re also happy to discuss any additional flexibility to help you succeed in the role.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead the annual revenue forecast submission to Ofgem via the Price Control Financial Model, optimising our revenue whilst ensuring compliance with reporting guidelines, and managing financial risk in partnership with Finance and the wider business. 
  • Partner with Group Financial Control to reconcile Ofgem revenue positions against reported Underlying Revenue, highlighting key sensitivities and assumptions. 
  • Project manage the Regulatory Financial Performance Reporting (RFPR) process, coordinating with numerous business stakeholders to optimise performance outcomes. 
  • Engage with Ofgem to ensure financial elements of the price control are correctly applied, supporting responses to relevant consultations. 
  • Act as a centre of excellence Regulatory Finance , delivering clear, insightful advice to Finance and non-specialists. 
  • Build and embed an understanding of RIIO and regulatory requirements to support informed, value-adding decisions. 
  • Manage and develop one direct report while contributing to a high-performing team and driving continuous improvement. 
  • Identify and deliver efficiency improvements, including the use of AI tools.

What You'll Have:

  • Fully qualified accountant (CFA, CIMA, ACA or ACCA) with strong financial reporting expertise (data and narrative). 
  • Ability to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insight for both technical and non-technical audiences. 
  • Strong commercial acumen, with confidence to challenge, influence and support decision making.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to operate at senior levels.
  • Experience working with large, complex datasets to drive insight-led decisions. 
  • Strong financial modelling and investment appraisal capability. 
  • Regulatory knowledge or experience (desirable, not essential).

 

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 £77,000 dependent on experience.

 

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance with on target being 15% (with a maximum of 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 several 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.

More Information:

This role closes on 16 July 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. 
  
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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

 

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.