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Lead Business Partner, Finance Business Partnering

Lead Business Partner, Finance Business Partnering

National Grid USAWaltham, MA, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

What You'll Do

  • Lead financial reporting and analysis processes across Global IT & Digital and Group Functions, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful outputs that support monthly reviews and corporate submissions.
  • Manage and develop a team of analysts, providing coaching, oversight, and support to drive performance and professional growth.
  • Partner with Finance Business Partners (FBPs) and senior stakeholders to shape financial narratives, challenge assumptions, and support strategic decision-making.
  • Own the development of executive-ready presentations and reporting packages, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Drive improvements in reporting tools, templates, and processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and stakeholder experience.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate across US, UK, and Global FP&A teams to support enterprise-wide performance management.
  • Manage day-day operations the team's workload, helping shape priorities, workflows, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and customer-focused team culture that supports the needs of multiple business units.

What You'll Need

  • 5+ years of experience in financial planning, reporting, or analysis, ideally within a shared services or matrixed environment.
  • Experience supervising or mentoring team members, with the ability and drive to step into formal people management responsibilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., MBA, CPA) is a plus.
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to build clear, compelling presentations and create and review spreadsheets to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across levels and functions.
  • A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving priorities.
  • More Information

    #LI-NK1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

    Annual Salary

    $116,000-$136,000

    National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications / characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

    This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this 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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