National Grid
Finance Business Partner - Strategic Insfrastructure
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Finance Business Partner – Strategic Infrastructure
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. We don’t just supply energy—we create the environment for progress. As we drive the energy transition, we’re determined to leave no customer in the dark.
Join us as a Finance Business Partner (FBP) – Strategic Infrastructure, and let’s unlock your potential in a high-impact role.
This is a strategic Finance Business Partner position within Strategic Infrastructure (SI), where you’ll collaborate closely with Directors leading the largest electricity infrastructure upgrade in National Grid’s history. Over the next five years, £35 billion will be invested in transmission projects, enabling 50 GW of offshore wind—accelerating decarbonisation, securing energy independence, and keeping costs affordable.
The role focuses on transforming finance processes to support this scale of investment, ensuring capital optimisation and performance alignment with evolving regulations.
Location: Based at our Warwick office (minimum 2+ days per week). Flexibility is encouraged—we’ll discuss your ideal working arrangement.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with Strategic Infrastructure (SI) Onshore project teams to independently review and challenge key financial decisions, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) at Project Boards and Project Review Meetings.
- Drive key FBP initiatives to embed improved financial processes and controls as project scale expands.
- Lead stakeholder management, bridging SI with teams such as Investment Accountants, PMO, Regulatory Affairs, Risk, and Controllership.
- Adapt swiftly to prioritise financial challenges—this role demands problem-solving flexibility to meet business demands.
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What You’ll Have
- A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with business partnering experience.
- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance management.
- Experience working in matrix-based teams.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into strategically insightful, actionable recommendations.
- A commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge stakeholders and drive decision-making.
- Exceptional stakeholder communication skills, able to operate effectively at senior levels.
- A results-driven focus—not just completing tasks, but adding business value.
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What You’ll Get
- Competitive compensation: Up to £77,000 (depending on experience).
- Performance bonus: Up to 30% (OTP 15%).
- Contributory pension: 12% company match.
- Flexible benefits: Share incentive plan, salary sacrifice schemes for car/tech, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Matching Gift Scheme, and more.
Deadline: 7 July 2024 (23:59). Apply early—we review applications before full closing.
Diversity & Inclusivity
National Grid is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We consider every application on merit and make reasonable adjustments for disabilities. We value diversity in all forms and actively encourage applications from underrepresented backgrounds.
Please note: In line with UK immigration policy, sponsorship for roles under the UK Points-Based System is typically unavailable. Exceptional offers may be considered for niche skills unfilled by the domestic market. All suitable candidates are welcome.*
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