Senior Finance Business Partner Group Functions
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid provides the environment for our teams to thrive and make a real impact. As we drive momentum in the energy transition for all, we are committed to ensuring that every employee feels empowered and engaged. So, join us as a Senior Finance Business Partner – Global Functions, and find your superpower.
As a Senior Finance Business Partner - Global Functions, you’ll be the trusted financial voice supporting leaders across Finance, Enterprise Business Services, Land & Property, and Procurement—shaping direction, sharpening performance, and bringing clarity to complex challenges. You’ll turn data into powerful executive insights, guide long range planning and forecasting, and partner closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to drive informed, future focused decisions. This is your opportunity to influence how the business thinks, plans, and delivers.
You’ll lead the evolution of our enterprise planning, forecasting, and performance frameworks—bringing sharper insight, stronger discipline, and greater agility to how we operate. This includes delivering high impact financial analysis, scenario modelling, and strategic recommendations that shape executive decisions. You’ll challenge assumptions, influence outcomes, and act as the key connector between Global Functions Finance, Business Units, Group FP&A, Plan to Perform, and other critical partners. Alongside this, you’ll provide leadership and coaching to a team of finance professionals, elevating capability and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
This role can be based out of our Strand or Warwick office, and we’d hope to see you at least two days per week with some regional travel but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!
What You’ll Do
What You'll Get
A comepetitive salary dependant on experience.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance with on target being 20% (with a maximum of 40%) and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%, Private Medical Insurance, A company electric vehicle or cash alternative, plus many more flexible benefits.
More Information
This role closes on 31 March at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
About Us
National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.
As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority. National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, 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. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
As a Senior Finance Business Partner - Global Functions, you’ll be the trusted financial voice supporting leaders across Finance, Enterprise Business Services, Land & Property, and Procurement—shaping direction, sharpening performance, and bringing clarity to complex challenges. You’ll turn data into powerful executive insights, guide long range planning and forecasting, and partner closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to drive informed, future focused decisions. This is your opportunity to influence how the business thinks, plans, and delivers.
You’ll lead the evolution of our enterprise planning, forecasting, and performance frameworks—bringing sharper insight, stronger discipline, and greater agility to how we operate. This includes delivering high impact financial analysis, scenario modelling, and strategic recommendations that shape executive decisions. You’ll challenge assumptions, influence outcomes, and act as the key connector between Global Functions Finance, Business Units, Group FP&A, Plan to Perform, and other critical partners. Alongside this, you’ll provide leadership and coaching to a team of finance professionals, elevating capability and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
This role can be based out of our Strand or Warwick office, and we’d hope to see you at least two days per week with some regional travel but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!
What You’ll Do
- Act as a trusted advisor to Global Functions executives, delivering clear, actionable insight on cost performance, efficiency opportunities, and strategic trade offs.
- Lead high quality management reporting, including KPIs, benchmarking, variance analysis, and multiyear outlooks.
- Own and enhance the Global Functions planning cycle, simplifying and improving processes across Finance.
- Drive adoption of new planning and forecasting tools, ensuring readiness, strong data quality, and engaged stakeholders.
- Build collaborative relationships across Global Functions, Business Units, and Group teams to strengthen transparency and alignment.
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of nine, fostering a high performance, analytically rigorous culture.
- Challenge and improve financial processes, governance, and controls to support better decisions and operational efficiency.
- Proactively identify risks and opportunities, influencing senior leaders with forward looking recommendations.
- Lead or support cross functional initiatives, transformation efforts, and strategic projects as priorities evolve.
- A Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with deep experience across finance, business partnering, FP&A, or similar roles within complex, matrixed organisations.
- A strong track record of advising and influencing senior executives—shaping decisions, guiding strategy, and driving meaningful financial outcomes.
- Exceptional analytical capability, with the ability to cut through complexity, distil large data sets, and turn insight into clear, compelling recommendations.
- Confident, inspiring leadership skills, backed by real experience developing, coaching, and motivating high performing teams.
- Excellent communication skills—able to simplify complex ideas and deliver messages that resonate at every level.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint expertise, with bonus points for experience in SAP, PowerBI, Alteryx, or similar tools.
- Solid grounding in performance management, planning and forecasting, financial modelling, and risk management.
- A sharp eye for detail combined with a strategic, forward thinking mindset—and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, ever evolving environment.
What You'll Get
A comepetitive salary dependant on experience.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance with on target being 20% (with a maximum of 40%) and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%, Private Medical Insurance, A company electric vehicle or cash alternative, plus many more flexible benefits.
More Information
This role closes on 31 March at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
About Us
National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.
As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority. National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, 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. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.