Finance Assistant - BritNed

As an integral member of the BritNed finance team, reporting to the BritNed Finance Business Partner, the key responsibilities will encompass the entire finance function. This includes managing accounts payable and receivable, overseeing month-end reporting, and supporting budget holders and the management accountant in budget management and the development of the 5-year business plan. The role requires a proactive approach to developing and shaping the financial and control processes of the joint venture, ensuring that all financial activities align with the organization's strategic objectives.

Being part of a joint venture (JV) finance team means balancing the needs of both National Grid and TenneT, whilst demonstrating commitment to BritNed. This role is embedded within the wider BritNed JV team, working collaboratively with the commercial and operational teams to drive financial performance, whilst being based in different offices and countries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in all aspects of a small finance team, in a highly commercial environment, giving exposure to the full finance function, end to end P&L, year-end audit, cash flow analysis and business partnering.

This role is based out of our Warwick office, and we’d hope to see you at least two days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. The BritNed finance team operates from both the UK and Netherlands and some international travel is required as part of the role. This is not expected to be more than 3-4 times per year. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do

• Contribute to and own elements of monthly accounting and reporting (closing ledgers, accruals & prepayments, reconciliations, FX translations, VAT Submissions etc)
• Provide business partner support for a number of BritNed budget holders, providing insights on spend and challenge on forecasts
• Contribute to and own areas of periodic forecasting and budgeting processes into National Grid and TenneT to include the BritNed Medium Term Plan, National Grid quarterly forecasts, and TenneT Latest Estimates, as well as other adhoc forecasting - work with Budget Holders and wider Finance Team to create accurate but challenging budget including resources.
• Support external & internal audit process
• Initiate and deliver process improvement projects and building controls within finance processes
• Support BritNed team with finance admin
• Supporting the Accounts Payable & Receivable leads in the finance accounts payable and receivable processes including invoice and PO management and processing, payment management, customer and supplier administration and finance mailbox management.

What You'll Have

• Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc) - National Grid will support you with your studies towards a financial qualification.
• Knowledge of financial processes including accounts payable and receivable and month end processes.
• Financial reporting, planning, forecasting and risk management
• The adaptability to think outside the box and move things forward using your own initiative
• Resilient, hard-working and determined to drive through change
• Focused on the detail, with excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• A confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across the business whilst embracing cultural differences
• Highly focused on process improvement and controls

What You'll Get

Up to £41,358 dependent on experience.

Plus:

• Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance) and annual salary review.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double-match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12%.
• 26 days holiday (plus the opportunity to buy more each year)
• Life Insurance at 10 x your basic salary.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
• Career development, ongoing training and support, career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress!

Further Information

This is a hybrid working role from our Warwick office with circa 2 days in the office. The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 28 April 25, with interviews due to take place w/c 5 May 25 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. 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.

About us

National Grid Ventures is the competitive division of National Grid plc, one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. It operates outside of National Grid’s core regulated businesses in the UK and US where it develops, operates and invests in energy projects, technologies and partnerships to accelerate the development of our clean energy future. National Grid Ventures’ diverse portfolio of low carbon and renewable energy businesses across the UK, Europe and US includes sub-sea interconnectors, liquefied natural gas, battery storage, wind and solar power.

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.