Finance Business Partner Analyst in Plymouth

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as a Finance Business Partner Analyst and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered.

As National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) continues its exciting transformation journey, we are strengthening our focus on performance, insight, and value across the business. This is your opportunity to play a key part in that journey.

We are looking for a proactive and commercially curious Finance Business Partner Analyst to join our Field Operations Finance Business Partnering team. In this role, you will be at the heart of operational decision making—using data, analysis, and clear insight to influence and drive performance across our Field Operations management teams.

You will help shape and embed key operational performance indicators, ensuring we deliver the outcomes that matter—both financially and from a regulatory perspective. As a trusted partner to our Field Operational functions, you will support the teams responsible for delivering our capital investment programme, as well as the repair and maintenance activity that keeps our electricity distribution network running safely and reliably.

If you are passionate about bringing numbers to life, working closely with operational leaders, and making a real impact on both business performance and customer outcomes, this is a fantastic time to join us.

This role is based out of our Plymouth office, and we hope to see you at least two days per week but you are welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. The role will require travel to locations across the South West to provide local support to stakeholders.

• Build strong partnerships with Field Operations leaders and Finance Business Partners to drive performance and influence decisions.
• Deliver accurate and insightful analysis to support data driven decision making.
• Shape future finance reporting by collaborating with the Performance team on next generation reporting tools and processes.
• Work with Investment Accountants to strengthen performance and insight across the capital programme.
• Promote a financial performance culture by identifying process improvements and supporting capability-building across Field Operations.
• Develop robust business cases, assess risks, and support key projects and transformation initiatives.
• Ensure investment decisions are financially sound, clearly articulating performance and regulatory impacts.
• Build an understanding of RIIO and translate operational opportunities into clear financial insights and recommendations.

• Qualified or near Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with strong knowledge of accounting concepts.
• Proven track record of Finance Business Partnering, ideally within a similar industry.
• Strong systems capability, with confidence using ERP tools (E5 a bonus) and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills.
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and turning data into meaningful insight.
• A commercial, customer focused mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams.
• Exceptional analytical skills and a natural problem solver who is curious, collaborative, and solutions driven.
• Ability to simplify complex issues, prioritise effectively, and thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Confidence presenting clear, impactful insight to non-financial stakeholders.
• A commitment to performance, continuous improvement, and delivering high quality outcomes.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you are excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

Up to £57,000– dependent on capability. As well as your base salary you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

This role closes on 25 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: 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.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power. From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future.

We offer a competitive base salary, with annual reviews to ensure it reflects the market rate for your role, skills, knowledge, and experience.