Finance Business Partner - IT
- Recruiter
- National Grid
- Location
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Salary
- GBP 61,000.00 per year
- Posted
- 04 Aug 2022
- Closes
- 17 Aug 2022
- Ref
- 32104
- Job role
- Finance business partner
- Sector
- IT/Telecoms
Job Purpose
This role partners the CIO for National Grid Ventures (NGV) for National Grid - a true business partnering role, working closely with a wide variety of stakeholders in IT, the businesses, and finance teams. Working collaboratively with these business partners, ensure that performance is well understood, performance gaps are identified, and plans activated to remediate these and that opportunities to drive business value are identified and delivered. You will also lead the improvement of processes across the UK CIO finance partnering, driving consistency of approach and driving improved outcomes in coordination with colleagues within and outside of the direct team as well as with the wider IT community.
This position will be part of National Grid Ventures ("NGV"), the competitive division of National Grid plc which operates outside of National Grid's core regulated businesses in the UK and US and develops, operates and invests in energy projects, technologies and partnerships to accelerate the development of our clean energy future.
Key Accountabilities
About you
What we can offer you
A competitive salary up to £61,000 per annum - dependent on capability and experience.
As part of our hybrid and flexible working approach permanent role offers a mix of office working and home working. We can also offer some flexibility in terms of hours/times.
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.
About us
National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We're an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we're working hard to create value for people today - and shape the future of energy tomorrow.
In the UK, we don't generate or sell energy - we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won't just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK - you'll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
#LI-HYBRID #LI-NE1
More information
National Grid's recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
At National Grid, 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.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
This role partners the CIO for National Grid Ventures (NGV) for National Grid - a true business partnering role, working closely with a wide variety of stakeholders in IT, the businesses, and finance teams. Working collaboratively with these business partners, ensure that performance is well understood, performance gaps are identified, and plans activated to remediate these and that opportunities to drive business value are identified and delivered. You will also lead the improvement of processes across the UK CIO finance partnering, driving consistency of approach and driving improved outcomes in coordination with colleagues within and outside of the direct team as well as with the wider IT community.
This position will be part of National Grid Ventures ("NGV"), the competitive division of National Grid plc which operates outside of National Grid's core regulated businesses in the UK and US and develops, operates and invests in energy projects, technologies and partnerships to accelerate the development of our clean energy future.
Key Accountabilities
- Build a deep understanding of the drivers of cost and value across IT and apply that context to planning / forecasting and to strategic discussions. Be the 'face of finance' to the function, continually seeking to drive improvements in process and the use of technology to unlock improved business outcomes
- Work across the finance function to ensure that processes deliver as expected and are optimised on an ongoing basis. Actively liaise with US IT Finance colleagues to align approaches to manage and optimise IT performance globally
- Supporting and challenging the strategic and financial priorities of your business area to support the decisions that deliver strong financial performance. You will engage with stakeholders internally and externally to understand best practice and to influence decision makers
- You will support the management of financial risks and the implementation & maintenance of controls. You will support the long-term business & financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes to drive performance
- Be the 'face of finance' to the function, continually seeking to drive improvements in process and the use of technology to unlock improved business outcomes.
About you
- You will possess a Degree and an accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA) with 5 years post qualification experience
- IT is a rapidly changing environment - the ability to quickly understand these changes and exploit the opportunities they present is a critical skill for the role
- Strong communication skills with proven ability to adapt the style of financial information presentation to suit a range of stakeholders, both financial and non-financial. You will be able to make linkages between financial and operational performance clear - driving change to optimise both outcomes
- Experienced in financial analysis and investment appraisal, with a track record of successful delivery. You will enjoy business partnering and acting as a trusted advisor using strategic insight to deliver tangible performance improvements. A broad-based background and strong commercial skills will be a requirement of the role.
- Strong influencer, able to impact the decisions and financial performance of senior stakeholders and their teams throughout the relevant business area as well as within the wider IT finance team.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary up to £61,000 per annum - dependent on capability and experience.
As part of our hybrid and flexible working approach permanent role offers a mix of office working and home working. We can also offer some flexibility in terms of hours/times.
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.
About us
National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We're an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we're working hard to create value for people today - and shape the future of energy tomorrow.
In the UK, we don't generate or sell energy - we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won't just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK - you'll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
#LI-HYBRID #LI-NE1
More information
National Grid's recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
At National Grid, 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.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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