National Grid

Senior Financial Accountant, Accounting and Financial Reporting

National Grid$99K — $116K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in investment accounting or finance.
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders and vendors.
  • High level of organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project financials from initiation to completion.
  • Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts.
  • Ensure robust reporting to support decision-making processes.
  • Collaborate closely with project teams to drive outcomes.
  • Provide insights that shape project planning and tracking.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements, including remote options.
  • Career advancement opportunities within the organization.
  • A supportive work environment focused on personal growth.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that influence investment strategies.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

Our Investment Accounting Team is expanding - and it's an exciting time to join us! We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven Investment Accountant to become part of our Capital Accounting Business Process team.

Key Accountabilities

In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting a diverse range of projects, acting as the financial heartbeat behind their success. You'll take the lead on managing project financials end to end - from maintaining accurate, insightful forecasts to ensuring robust reporting that empowers effective decision making.

Your expertise will help shape how projects are planned, tracked, and delivered, making a real impact on how we invest in the future. If you enjoy bringing clarity to complexity and working closely with project teams to drive meaningful outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and make your mark.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related. CPA preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
  • Flexibility and adaptability commensurate with working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent relationship building skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders, colleagues and vendors
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


More Information

This role is based out of our Waltham 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. 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!

Annual Salary:

$99,000-$116,000

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.

About National Grid

National Grid plc is a British multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its principal activities are in the United Kingdom (where it owns and operates electricity and gas transmission networks) and in the Northeastern United States (where as well as operating transmission networks, the company is a producer and supplier of electricity and gas). National Grid has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. It had a market capitalisation of approximately £31.4 billion as of 23 September 2021, the 26th-largest of any company with a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Learn more about National Grid
Size
23,500 employees
Market Cap
$44 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$14.7 billion

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