Operational Finance Partner - Derby, United Kingdom - National Grid

National Grid

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Derby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Operational Finance Partner:

Location: Derby, GB, DE74 2TZ
Division: Finance UK
Job Type:

Requisition Number: Department: Finance

Job Function: Finance and RiskThe energy transition is critical to delivering a net zero carbon future and National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is at the centre of the transition.

We are looking for an
Operational Finance Partner to support the delivery of ED2 objectives across the NGED business, ensuring performance levels are achieved to meet ED2 outputs.

You'll be supporting operational managers in the East Midlands operating unit of NGED; an area that covers a service territory from Milton Keynes to Lincoln as well as review monthly financial performance against budget and leverage the use of dashboard analytic measures.

This is a great role for someone to get a great insight in to the NGED business and who is interested in making the move in to their
first Finance Business Partnering role

The role requires 3 days a week in a nominated "home" office in the East Midlands service area as well as travel to our customer sites.

What You'll Be Doing:

Business Partnering with the East Midlands Operations team, who serve over 2 million customers
Production, interpretation, and analysis of monthly management information, including, Operating cost results, Capital expenditure results and Unit Cost and Project Management Dashboards
Identification and calculation of accounting entries, including accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information. Ensure that these accounting entries are consistent with GAAP and RRP guidance
Facilitating the preparation of the annual budget submissions for the East Midlands area
Attending at meetings, as required, with operational managers
Actively contributing and impacting the shape of commercial and nonfinancial performance related decisions
Driving the management of performance, financial risks, and the implementation & maintenance of controls
Working with the area Financial Assistants regarding the financial management of recharge projects

About You:

What You'll Get:

Up to £50k per annum - dependent on experience.

Plus:

Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance) and annual salary review
Competitive contributory pension scheme (we doublematch your contribution to a max company contribution of 12% = 18% in total; for every £1 you put in, we put in £2)
26 days holiday (plus the opportunity to buy more each year)
Life Insurance at 10 x your basic salary.
Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave relevant to your role
Family care benefits including a backup care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days)
Access to apps which support health, fitness, and wellbeing.
Career development, ongoing training and support, career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress

Further Information:

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About Us:

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is the regional electricity distribution division of National Grid.

Formerly known as Western Power Distribution, the UK's largest electricity distribution network serves nearly 8 million customers in the East and West Midlands, Southwest and Wales, delivering essential power to millions of homes and businesses across its regions.

With a distribution area of 550,000 square kilometres, it's 6,500 colleagues are committed to providing a safe, stable, and reliable electricity supply and ensuring the highest quality of customer service.

At NGED, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people.

Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be.

We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.