Senior Analyst Finance Business Partnering

natgridProd•Waltham, MA

6d•$110,000 - $129,000

About The Position

Finance Business Partners ensure that National Grid makes sound financial decisions. As a Senior Analyst, your work, whether it's modelling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics and then communicating it clearly, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. While working on multiple projects, you find creative ways to solve big picture challenges through detailed analysis, strategic thinking, and cross-functional teaming.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of Finance related experience, public accounting experience is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate, iterate, and influence
Ability to thrive in a matrix type environment
Demonstrated critical thinking skills with an ability to identify key issues and recommend solutions to complex problems using data, logic, and financial insight
Strong attention to detail
Inquisitive and self-starter
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience with SAP (PowerBI is a plus)
Experience with AI a plus
Financial modelling, data consolidation, data analysis (MS Excel) experience
Planning, forecasting, and budgeting knowledge

Responsibilities

Support the NE Gas department leaders and other key stakeholders to make sound financial and operational decisions through effective reporting, comprehensive analyses, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and effectively communicating key takeaways.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop financial models and evaluate the financial impact of various initiatives, projects, and operational changes.
Develop strong, collaborative working relationships across teams, functions, and levels.
Apply analytical skills, AI technology, judgement, attention to detail, and creativity to effectively solve problems.
Navigate ambiguity, take initiative, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholder groups.
Pivot to address ad hoc requests as they arise in an effective and efficient manner.
Proactively build relationships and drive accountability.
Present the monthly results in a style suitable for both a finance and non-finance audience, delivering insight and highlighting priority areas of focus, ensuring efficiencies are optimize for the longer term.
Influence and challenge business to ensure processes and activities are geared for maximum performance.
Identify risks and opportunities to ensure the accountable stakeholder are supported in developing mitigation plans