Analyst, Finance Business Partnering – Finance Business Partnering

Job Description

Analyst Business Partner, Finance Business Partnering | National Grid

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at National Grid, located in Syracuse, NY; Albany, NY; or Brooklyn, NY, within the Finance team. National Grid delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses, connecting people to essential energy for their daily lives. This role is crucial for helping leaders within the New York Electric business make sound financial and operational decisions by providing clear, data-driven insights. The Analyst will support the accurate understanding of performance, management of risks and opportunities, and informed decision-making to shape the sustainable future of energy.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid, Syracuse, NY; Albany, NY; or Brooklyn, NY
• Pay: $72000–$101000 yearly
• Mission: Help leaders make informed financial and operational decisions across the New York Electric business.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Power BI

What You’ll Actually Do
• Stakeholder Support: Support New York Electric leaders and key stakeholders through effective financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and clear communication of insights.
• Performance Reporting: Prepare monthly performance materials and communicate results to both finance and non-finance audiences, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Financial Modeling: Build and maintain financial models, data consolidations, and analytical tools to support planning, forecasting, and business decision-making.
• Impact Assessment: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the financial impact of operational changes, capital projects, regulatory items, and business initiatives.
• Risk Management: Identify and track risks and opportunities, supporting stakeholders in developing appropriate mitigation plans or action steps.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 2+ years of finance, accounting, FP&A, business partnering, public accounting, utility, or related analytical experience.
• Skills: Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills including explaining financial information to non-finance stakeholders, advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, and knowledge of planning, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Bonus: Experience with SAP and/or Power BI.