Graduate Development Program, Associate Analyst, New England Finance
About The Position
The Associate Analyst supports the New England Finance team through budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business planning. The role partners with Finance Business Partners, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to analyze financial performance, identify trends and cost drivers, and inform decisions affecting the electric business. The analyst owns recurring reporting, contributes to high-impact projects and ad hoc analyses, and develops expertise in financial systems, reporting tools, and data sources. This role is part of National Grid’s year-long Graduate Development Program for recent graduates. The program includes a three-week in-person orientation, monthly development sessions, mentorship, networking, and an intensive Hackathon Project. Finance graduates take part in a 12-month exploration: six months in this role, followed by a six-month broadening placement within the finance function, after which they return to this role. The position is full-time and based in Waltham, Massachusetts; employees must live within National Grid’s listed service footprint and within reasonable commuting distance of their assigned primary office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and interpret data, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and data analysis tools.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027.
- Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027.
- Work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment authorization in the United States.
- Must reside within National Grid’s stated footprint: Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, or Vermont, and within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned primary office.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or another quantitative field is preferred.
- Experience developing financial recommendations, business cases, or data-driven solutions through coursework, case competitions, research projects, volunteer experiences, or student organizations.
- Experience with Power BI, SAP, or other reporting and analytics tools.
Responsibilities
- Support annual budgets, forecasts, and business planning by preparing data, maintaining planning templates, and conducting financial analyses.
- Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards to explain business performance, key trends, and cost drivers.
- Analyze financial results, identify variances, and communicate insights that support forecasting, cost management, and decision-making.
- Partner with Finance Business Partners and cross-functional teams on ad hoc analyses, investigations of financial trends, and special projects.
- Develop expertise in financial systems, reporting tools, and data sources.
- Help improve reporting processes, automation, and efficiency.
- Build relationships across the finance organization and contribute to continuous improvement, including adoption of AI-enabled tools and technologies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Up to $6,000 in student loan repayment assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $8,000 annually for undergraduate studies and $10,000 annually for graduate studies.
- Structured development opportunities, mentorship, and ongoing feedback.
- Exposure to leaders, cross-functional teams, and diverse areas of the business.
- Professional networking opportunities and connections.
- Hands-on experience and meaningful work supporting career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
