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Investment Accountant - IT&D
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Investment Accountant - IT&D
Investment Accountant (IT&D) – UV Warwick-based Role
At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as an Investment Accountant (IT&D) and be a part of something impactful—where your financial expertise drives strategic success across our IT & Digital (IT&D) function.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Investment Accountant to join our NGED CFO team, supporting financial governance and project transparency for a critical function. The role focuses on financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to ensure seamless project execution and regulatory compliance.
Base location: Warwick office (hybrid model with 2+ days required, flexible discretion favoured). Travel: Across NGED sites for collaboration and stakeholder engagement, as needed.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Your key focus areas include:
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Financial Reporting & Reporting Introductions
- Maintain accurate, stakeholder-aligned financial reports for IT&D spend tracking and Regulatory Investment Reviews.
- Ensure month-end closure meets project and management accounting deadlines.
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Financial Proactivity & Collaboration
- Work closely with finance partners, project managers, and business teams to validate actual/future costs against forecasts.
- Interface with unsanctioned projects, synthesising risks, forecasts and impacts for comprehensive financial allocation。
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Budget Forecasting Alignment
- Provide rolling forecasts for in-flight and non-approved projects—ensuring accuracy, transparency, and clear opportunities.
- Consolidate annual budgets/business plans with timely alignment to regulatory expectations.
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- Process Quality & Compliance
- Drive efficient financial controls and collaboratively implement new financial processes.
- Support alignment with Group Accounting Standards and regulatory reporting frameworks.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
Must-Have Experience
- Fully Qualified Accountant with CPA (ACA)/ACCA/CIMA membership or equivalent.
- Deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting tools, and large-scale corporate financials.
- Proven capability in budget & cost analysis—preferably in global energy markets or tech procurement.
- Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced pivot tables, data visualisation) and business intelligence frameworks.
- A disciplined approach to project cost rigor, with a track record in managing sponsorship reviews and capital efficiency.
Excel + Business-Impact Skills
- Data-Drive Decision-Making: Translate inconsistent data sources into actionable intelligence.
- Stakeholder Ownership: The ability to guide teams (finance and non-finance) on compliance, priorities, and project-financial alignment.
- Process Optimisation: Advise on current processes, why they may be inefficient, and craft solutions.
What National Grid Offers
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Competitive Compensation: Base salary range: £45,000–£57,000, plus:
- Cadenced Bonus Structure aligned to individual and company performance goals.
- 2x matching pension contribution (capped at 12% company contribution).
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Additional Benefits
- Salary sacrifice options for car sales, tech equipment, and finance packages geared towards smooth work-home blending (i.e., childcare, socials, commuting).
- Share Incentive Plan—participation aligned with National Grid’s long-term growth trajectory.
- Employee Assistance Programs (access to mental health/legal counselling via a 24/7 helpline).
- Charity Initiatives: £25–£75 per month donated to charity of your choice.
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- Flexibility & Culture
- Expectation of 2+ in-office days per week, with discretion for flexible adjustments if collaboration supports it.
- Every application is considered against merit—qualifications aren’t rigid prerequisites.
Important Notes
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Closing Date: Applications accepted provisionally until 16 July 23:59 BST (early submissions preferred).
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Diversity & Inclusion: National Grid is acutely aware of gender and ethnic bias in career progression. If your qualifications partially match this role but you’re highly motivated, do apply. Your fit might emerge differently.
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Work Rights: Standard compliance with UK visa regulations applies. In rare talent scarcity cases, sponsorship reviews may occur; otherwise, eligibility must exist now.
We don’t recruit based on CVs. Our focus is your residual impact on our business progress—aligned with risk, innovating finance optimization, and alignment with the greatest initiatives—not just ticking boxes.
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