At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. We are looking for a Director of Capital & Investment – Electricity Transmission to lead a large, diverse team and partner with senior leaders to deliver the biggest infrastructure upgrade the organisation has seen in decades. The role is based in Warwick with flexible working arrangements.
What You’ll Do
Lead a high‑impact finance function, combining strategic oversight with hands‑on partnership across a fast‑paced, data‑driven business.
Work closely with Directors and senior leaders in Electricity Transmission to deliver the biggest infrastructure upgrade in decades.
Take end‑to‑end ownership of capital and investment performance across Transmission delivery vehicles.
Provide strong review, challenge and assurance of investment numbers, processes and delivery outcomes.
Act as a key interface between senior finance and business stakeholders, influencing at the highest level.
Lead and develop a large, diverse team of 35+ colleagues across the UK and India, fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture.
What You’ll Have
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with post‑qualified experience at a senior level.
Significant experience in reporting financial information, planning, forecasting and budgeting across a variety of projects.
Experience managing a broad range of stakeholders and delivering objectives and commercial decisions with relevant financial information.
Comfortable working as part of a virtual team and prepared to travel to sites on an adhoc basis.
Experience working within a Record‑to‑Report/Business Services function, understanding the upstream and downstream data and processes.
Strong experience in MS Excel and SAP.
Good understanding of core financial processes.
Proactive self‑starter able to manage own workload to time and desired levels of quality.
Pragmatic, can adapt quickly to a changing environment and align skills to different customer groups.
Strong stakeholder management, influencing and collaboration skills.
Strong results orientation.
What You’ll Get
Competitive salary dependent on experience, a bonus up to 40 % of target, a competitive contributory pension scheme with double match up to 12 %, private medical insurance, an electric vehicle or cash alternative, and a range of flexible benefits.
Equal opportunities: National Grid is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from candidates who meet the qualifications, regardless of race, nationality or ethnic origin. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
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