Senior Finance Business Partner - Major Projects

The FBP role will be integral to supporting the organisation through operating model change, bringing a new perspective and helping to meet the challenges of our new price control agreement.

We have sites and members of our finance team across our regions, with Exec and Finance presence concentrated in the Bristol area. We'd hope to see you in one of our sites at 2-3 days each week and you're welcome to be in the office or at site 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

• Partner the NGED Operations Director (Major Projects) in the delivery of strategic objectives:

+ Challenge and support the effective delivery of a c£200m annual capital programme, ensuring robust plans are in place to deliver the targets.
+ Support & influence the efficient management of operational costs of c£70m.
+ Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to drive performance for Major Projects, delivering outputs in line with wider NGED requirements.
+ Support the Operations leadership (Major Projects) driving a c500 person workforce.

• Own and deliver relevant management information and analysis to support decision making.


• Collaborate with the Operations Director to drive operational and financial performance across the 4 licence areas of the Major Projects business unit.


• Strategic Business Plan owner for Primary Reinforcement, as part of the overall NGED Strategic BP.


• Develop & implement financial strategies to enhance operational efficiency & cost effectiveness allowing the outperformance of regulatory allowances.


• Shape the definition of key drivers which create value and the KPIs which measure value; and ensure these are used to inform performance management, decision making and planning for the future.


• Support the implementation of continuous improvement and performance excellence activities, consistently achieving strong results.


• Support the delivery of the financial response to rate case outcomes and maximise future allowances for ongoing investment in infrastructure and services.


• Act as the finance lead on investment appraisal process for Major Projects, guiding decision making with insight and optimisation opportunities, to ensure that all current and future investments are made in line with the business strategy and value requirements.


• Play an active role in developing and maintaining a cohesive team across Finance and the Business including contribution to the successful implementation of Finance strategic priorities, to create & embed a high performing Community.
  
  ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with extensive post qualification experience.


• Proven track record of Finance Business Partnering, ideally within a similar industry.


• Extensive experience overseeing the financial position of a business unit, working with director level to set strategy and deliver against a medium-term plan.


• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and impact the decisions and financial performance of senior stakeholders and their teams throughout the relevant business unit.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.


• Strategic thinker with a focus on achieving operational and financial excellence. Able to join the dots between long term strategy and financial performance, whilst dealing with ambiguity.


• Proven ability to adapt style of financial information presentation to suit a range of stakeholders, both financial and non-financial.


• Planning, forecasting and budgeting expert.


• Strong understanding of how value is generated and of operating within a regulated business environment.
  
  The energy transition is critical to delivering a net zero carbon future and National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is at the centre of the transition. We are the largest UK Electricity Distribution company, providing services and energy to over 25 million customers, through 8 million connections in our four regions across South Wales, the South-West, West Midlands and East Midlands. Over the next five years we need to invest in over £7.5bn of infrastructure to fulfil the UK's ambition, enabling capacity for more than 1.5 million Electric Vehicles and 600,000 heat pumps and ensuring our customers can connect to our network when they want and how they want.


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 puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering 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

Inclusion and Diversity is not just about race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. It is about our employees who wake up every day to serve our 20 million customers. At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are not only accepted but are celebrated. We understand the value that a diverse team can add to our organisation and that is why we model inclusive behaviour starting with senior leadership. National Grid utilises the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities who are in the fore front of everything we do.

A Competitive Salary dependent on experience.

Plus:

• Up to 20% Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance).


• 28 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days in addition.


• A full electric company car or cash alternative.


• Private Medical Insurance.


• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days every year.


• A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.


• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions.


• Life Insurance 10 x base salary.


• Access to 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.


• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days)