Graduate Development Program, Associate Analyst, Controllership, Financial Planning & Analysis

Find your superpower with the Graduate Development Program

National Grid's Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a year-long development program for recent college graduates who aspire to take on future leadership roles in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Graduates will shape the future of National Grid. Bringing fresh thinking, new perspectives, and exploring with energy, we'll give you real responsibility and an opportunity to move with purpose from day one - putting the power to supercharge your career in your hands.

Graduates start their careers at National Grid with an in-depth 3-week in-person Orientation which gives you exposure to all parts of the company, allows you to network with your Graduate cohort, GDP alumni, and senior leaders, and provides you with the opportunity to travel throughout our service territory in the northeast US. Following Orientation, you'll begin working in full-time position outlined below and take part in ongoing development activities including quarterly development sessions, active mentorship, and a Hackathon Project.

Group Function Rotations

Graduates in our Finance teams will take part in a 12-month exploration. Your first 6 months will be in the role outlined below and you will return to this role following a broadening 6-month placement designed to provide you with a breadth of experience within your functional area and accelerate your progression at National Grid. This placement will provide you with the opportunity to solve complex problems and focus on growth that will transform the energy sector as we know it.

About the Position

As an Associate Analyst, you'll join a dedicated team committed to delivering financial insights that drive strategic decisions and sustainable growth. You'll play a key role in supporting financial operations, helping us deliver value to our stakeholders and communities across New York State. If you're a curious, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want you to be part of our dynamic finance organization!

This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in the Syracuse, New York office.

What You'll Do

As an Associate Analyst, you'll support the team by delivering accurate financial analysis, reporting, and insights that drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency across the organization. Here's what you'll be up to :

• Budget Development : Support the creation of budgets, financial models, and related documentation for assigned business units, ensuring alignment with Corporate FP&A standards and organizational needs.
• Collaboration : Work closely with the Finance Business Partnering team to contribute to consolidated National Grid USA budgets and long-term business plans.
• Plan-to-Perform Process : Assist in executing the Plan-to-Perform process, ensuring we meet governance, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Team Partnership : Collaborate with colleagues in the US Controllership to foster a supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Relationship Building : Build and maintain effective working relationships across teams, showcasing your strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Continuous Learning : Show your commitment to professional growth by actively seeking opportunities to develop your skills and advance within the organization.
• Capital Portfolio Support : Provide financial support for managing our growing capital portfolio, ensuring efficient delivery against our five-year financial framework and contributing to New York State's infrastructure resiliency and sustainability goals.

What You'll Need

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At National Grid, we're Superpowered

The world of energy is changing faster than ever. At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it's so much more than that. We're dreamers, big-thinkers, innovators, and builders. We're shaping the current, to change the future. We know that a clean, fair, and affordable energy future is in our hands. So, we explore with energy, with innovation and technology powering our progress, and helping us to find a better way to deliver energy to all. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen - inspiring us, giving us time to recharge and providing a safety net on tougher days. But it's our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. So join us, and power the future of energy. Find what makes you Superpowered.

More Information

Salary Range

Syracuse, NY $61,000 - $72,000 a year

You must reside within our existing footprint, which includes contiguous states (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont). Our hybrid working approach applies to all colleagues who have a role which has the flexibility to be done hybrid across the National Grid group. Operational requirements mean that not all roles are suitable for hybrid working. Managers are responsible for determining whether a role is conducive to hybrid working. A hybrid worker should also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to their assigned primary office.

Applications close on November 16, 2025.

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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.