Finance Business Partner - Regulatory Finance in Warwick

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 Finance Business Partner – Regulatory Finance, and find your superpower.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is central to the UK’s transition to Net Zero — and this role puts you right at the heart of it. As a Finance Business Partner – Regulatory Finance, you will help shape National Grid Electricity Distribution’s 5-year financial and investment plan, working to secure funding from Ofgem and directly influencing how we invest between FY29 and FY33. You’ll work closely with business leaders to build strong, evidence-based proposals, challenge thinking, and bring a regulatory lens into decision‑making. You’ll own key areas of the plan, respond to Ofgem queries, and build relationships across the business. This is a highly visible role where your work will help shape our business plan, secure future investment, and enable the infrastructure needed for the UK’s low‑carbon future.

This role is based out of our Warwick office, and the role typically involves working on site two to three days a week, with flexibility beyond that. We’re happy to discuss working patterns and individual requirements — we want this role to work for you.

• Shape and deliver the ED3 business plan submission to Ofgem, influencing revenues and investment for FY29–FY33.
• Act as the finance lead for c. £3bn of Indirect and Business Support funding.
• Challenge proposals with a regulatory lens, strengthening evidence, narratives, and cost‑benefit cases.
• Collaborate with Finance, Regulation, and business teams to develop plan inputs and governance materials.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to align priorities and support key decisions.
• Support plan costing through analysis and external benchmarking.
• Draft clear, compelling business plan narratives for submission.
• Ensure accurate data and cost table outputs across draft and final plans.
• Lead responses to Ofgem queries post‑submission, providing robust, evidence‑backed defence.

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with experience in financial reporting, cost‑benefit analysis, and evidence‑based decision making (including benchmarking and cost driver analysis).
• Strong experience in planning, forecasting and budgeting.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business performance.
• Strong commercial acumen with solid technical accounting knowledge.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Analytical, proactive self‑starter with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• Experience driving continuous improvement with sustainable, business‑backed outcomes.
• A willingness to build knowledge of Ofgem and the RIIO framework.

Up to £77,000 dependent on experience. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance with on target being 15% (with a maximum of 30%) 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 several 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 3 June 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. 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.