What You’ll Do:
* Partner the NGED Operations Director (West–Midlands), providing strategic, commercial and financial challenge and support across a c£150–200m annual capital programme, c£90m operational cost base and a c1,500–strong workforce.
* Shape and influence commercial and non‑financial decision making, defining value, key drivers and KPIs to inform performance management, planning and future investment.
* Lead long‑term business and financial planning, including budgeting and forecasting, to drive sustainable performance within the regulatory framework.
* Act as finance lead for investment appraisal across the West–Midlands, guiding prioritisation, optimisation and alignment with business strategy and value requirements.
* Oversee performance management, financial risk and control, championing operating-model discipline and clear accountabilities in line with the organisational blueprint.
* Drive continuous improvement and performance excellence, ensuring delivery of strong, consistent results.
* Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across Finance and the wider business, contributing to Finance strategic priorities and a high-performing community.
* Present clear, insightful monthly performance updates to finance and non-finance audiences, supported by actionable plans to address issues and deliver improvement.
What You’ll Have:
* A Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), with strong experience across planning, forecasting and budgeting.
* The ability to influence and impact the decisions and financial performance of senior stakeholders and their teams throughout the relevant business area.
* Strong commercial skills and strategic outlook. Joins 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.
* Demonstrated Business Partner skills to act as a trusted advisor using strategic insight to deliver tangible performance improvements.
* Proactively maintaining continued professional development under the relevant accountancy body or other recognised professional development.
* Strong understanding of how value is generated and of operating within a regulated business environment.
What You’ll Get:
* Up to £77,000 dependent on experience.
* Bonus based on personal and company performance with on-target 15% (maximum 30%).
* Competitive contributory pension scheme with double match up to 12% company contribution.
* Flexible benefits: share incentive plan, salary-sacrifice car and technology schemes, employee-assistance lines, matched charity giving.
* Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on role).
* Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.
* Private medical insurance for self and family.
All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. In exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship.
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