Finance Transformation Analyst

National Grid plc ,
Warwick, Warwickshire

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Job Description

About the role The CFO function is on a transformational journey to provide more effective support to the whole business. Reporting directly to the Group Head of Finance Transformation, the purpose of this role is support the efficient delivery and execution of large scale complex strategic finance change and transformation programmes across the global function by providing high quality analytical and partnering support and insight. Your responsibilities will include: * Providing transformation progress and performance analysis and insight across the programme - utilising digital visualisation capability where possible * Supporting the development and embedding of clear cost, risk and value performance targets/goals for Senior Leaders across the whole CFO function * Support the Finance Lead in establishing the business case benefits and CTA tracking to ensure investments deliver the anticipated benefits * Partnering stakeholders on programme sub-activities as required * Actively contribute to developing a high performing, agile and capable team to support, drive and deliver the required changes across Finance. * Analytics around cost base, FTE and benefit drivers to highlight key risks and opportunities About you You will be skilled at analysing and reporting financial information. You will enjoy planning, forecasting and budgeting and be adept at providing financial and investment appraisal. Finally, you will have excellent stakeholder management skills and can translate financial information to non-financial audiences. You will have a recognised Accounting Qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), and be either part qualified or qualified by experience. About us National Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system, spanning the UK and the US. Our businesses supply gas and electricity, safely, reliably and efficiently to millions of customers and communities. But we also drive change through engineering innovation and by incubating new ideas with the power to revolutionise our industry. As the world changes to embrace cleaner energy and businesses shift to operate in a more responsible way, we are leading that charge. We are focused on finding ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the US. We connect people to the energy they need to live their lives. We continually strive to find a better way. We Bring Energy to Life. What you'll get A competitive salary between 37,000 - 47,000 - dependent on capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance 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 a number of 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. Who are we At National Grid, we don't just ask our people to deliver to the highest standards. We also support them to be the best they can be. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds. National Grid's ambition is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. We are committed to building a workforce which represents the communities we serve and a working environment in which each individual feels respected, fairly treated, valued and able to reach their full potential. Closing date The closing date for this vacancy is 12th June 2020. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid's recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.