Lead Business Partner, Finance Business Partnering Job at National Grid, Waltham, MA

  • National Grid
  • Waltham, MA

Job Description

About usNational Grid is hiring Lead Business partner Finance Business partner) in Waltham, MA, Syracuse NY and Brooklyn NY. Every day we deliver safe and reliable energy to homes, communities, and businesses. As the energy landscape transforms, National Grid’s ability to anticipate, adapt, and respond has never been more important. Corporate Finance partners with IT to provide strong financial stewardship, performance insight, and decision support.We are hiring a Senior Analyst (Band E) to support US IT through financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and business partnering. This role will help provide visibility to performance, support investment and operational decision making, and contribute to continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting.Job PurposeThis role will support finance business partnering for US IT by providing analysis, insight, and financial guidance across planning, forecasting, month-end performance, and investment activities. The role works closely with IT leaders, Finance colleagues, and Business Unit stakeholders to understand performance driversAlso, evaluate risks and opportunities, and support decision making with clear, well-structured analysis.Key areas of ownership include:Supporting IT planning, forecasting, and performance management activities in alignment with enterprise requirements.Preparing financial analysis, commentary, and scenario assessments to support operational and investment decisions.Identifying risks, opportunities, and variances, and helping stakeholders understand drivers and trade-offs.Partnering across IT, the Business Units, Plan to Perform, and other stakeholders to support alignment and delivery.Contributing to process improvement, reporting consistency, and knowledge sharing across finance business partnering activities.Key AccountabilitiesPartner with IT and Finance stakeholders to support planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial governance across run, grow, and transform spend.Prepare analysis and modeling across demand, portfolio trade-offs, capitalization, timing, and vendor-related spend to quantify impacts, risks, and options.Support forecasting and planning activities for assigned areas, including commentary on drivers, risks, opportunities, and mitigation actions.Support cost transparency and improved financial outcomes by strengthening assumptions, evaluating scenarios, and improving allocation and charge-out methodologies.Develop performance reporting, variance analysis, and management insight that links spend to operational outcomes, benefits delivery, and productivity improvements.Identify opportunities to improve financial and operational performance, including efficiency initiatives, demand management, and investment prioritization.Collaborate across Finance, Business Units, and Corporate Functions to improve data quality, strengthen decision making, and support consistent reporting and planning frameworks.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or related field required; MBA or Master’s degree a plus.3+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, business partnering, or related disciplines within complex, matrixed organizations.Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize financial and operational data and translate analysis into clear insights and decision support.Ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a matrixed environment, including constructively challenging assumptions with data and sound reasoning.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely.Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP, Power BI, or similar tools is a plus.Experience building financial models, scenario analyses, and management reporting to support planning and performance management.Understanding of cost structures, allocations, capitalization, and internal financial processes.Knowledge of utility, regulatory, or project-based financial environments is a plus.Strong attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and continuous improvement mindset.More InformationSalary- Salary- $119,000.00 - $140,000.00Recruiter - Alisa Pezzino This posting will close 10/14/2026This position has a career path that provides advancement opportunities within and across bands through the development of experience, expertise, and technical capability.Candidates will be assessed and provided offers based on the minimum qualifications for the role and their individual experience.National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise.  We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.  National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

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