Analyst
Corporate Finance & AccountingPosted 17 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Analyst Business Partner, Finance Business Partnering”
Posted 17 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Analyst Business Partner, Finance Business Partnering”
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| Base salary | US$72,000 – US$101,000 / yr |
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No unique specialisation
Field of studyBusiness, Finance, Economics, Accounting (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
National Grid is hiring an Analyst, Finance Business Partnering to support the New York Electric business. This hybrid role is based within our Finance team, with location flexibility in Syracuse, NY; Albany, NY; or Brooklyn, NY.
Every day, we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us most, connecting people to the energy they need for the lives they live. As the pace of change in society and our industry accelerates, our expertise and track record position us to help shape the sustainable future of energy.
To be successful, we must anticipate our customers’ needs, reduce the cost of energy delivery today, and help pioneer the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. That requires us to deliver on our commitments while continuing to identify opportunities to grow our business and ourselves.
Finance Business Partners help National Grid make sound financial and operational decisions. As an Analyst supporting New York Electric, you will turn financial and operational data into clear insights that help leaders understand performance, manage risks and opportunities, and make informed decisions.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys financial analysis, modeling, and partnering with stakeholders to turn complex information into clear, actionable insights. We are looking for a curious, collaborative, and motivated individual who is eager to learn, take on new challenges, and grow within a dynamic business environment. The Analyst will support monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc decision-making, helping leaders make informed financial and operational decisions across the New York Electric business.
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to work both remotely and on-site. Specific in-office days will be determined in coordination with the team and management to support effective collaboration and communication.
• Support New York Electric leaders and key stakeholders through effective financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and clear communication of key takeaways.
• Prepare monthly performance materials and communicate results in a style suitable for both finance and non-finance audiences, highlighting key drivers, risks, opportunities, and priority areas of focus.
• Build and maintain financial models, data consolidations, and analytical tools to support planning, forecasting, and business decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the financial impact of operational changes, capital projects, regulatory items, and business initiatives.
• Identify and track risks and opportunities, and support stakeholders in developing appropriate mitigation plans or action steps.
• Apply strong analytical skills, judgment, attention to detail, and curiosity to solve problems and improve financial insight.
• Navigate ambiguity, take initiative, and prioritize competing deliverables in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Respond to ad hoc requests with accuracy, professionalism, and a clear focus on stakeholder needs.
• Develop strong working relationships across teams, functions, and levels, while helping drive accountability and follow-through.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of finance, accounting, FP&A, business partnering, public accounting, utility, or related analytical experience.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify key issues, interpret data, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, especially when working with financial results, forecasts, and business performance data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate, iterate, influence, and build trust across a matrixed organization.
• Self-starter mindset with curiosity, ownership, and the ability to work through ambiguity.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with financial modeling, data consolidation, and data analysis.
• Experience with SAP and/or Power BI is a plus.
• Knowledge of planning, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting processes.
What will make you successful
• You can connect financial results to the operational story behind them.
• You are comfortable asking questions, pressure-testing assumptions, and using data to support recommendations.
• You communicate with clarity, tailoring your message to the audience and focusing on the “so what.”
• You are organized, responsive, and able to balance recurring deliverables with emerging business needs.
• You are motivated by work that supports safe, reliable, affordable service for customers and communities.
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Annual Salary:
Syracuse/Albany: $72,000-$84,000
Brooklyn/NYC: $86,000-$101,000
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.