Senior Analyst

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we're thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. And whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you'll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

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 organization, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and office.

This is a project-based role expected to continue until the end of 2027. As the project nears completion, you may be eligible to apply for other opportunities in the company.

The Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting the Plant Accounting Team in ensuring the proper accounting, analysis, reconciliation, and accuracy of financial data across the Acquire to Retire business activities and Fixed Assets Processes. This includes but not limited to analysis of capital projects, capitalizing all fixed assets, maintaining an accurate fixed assets system, and the associated accounting and financial reporting requirements.

Reports to the Manager, Plant Accounting in US Business Services

*Reviews and analyze plant accounts and transactions to identify and address discrepancies and produce accurate and credible data.

*Supports month-end accounting close process to ensure timely, accurate and complete recording of financial transactions in PowerPlan and SAP.

*Compiles and reviews financial information to ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, and other accounting standards.

*Prepares, records, and processes plant transactions and adjustments as needed.

*Executes and supports financial and non-financial controls to meet business requirements.

*Assembles and reviews supporting documentation to ensure compliance with audits.

*Responsible for meeting financial filings and reporting deadlines.

*Prepares account reconciliations to support PowerPlan subledger to SAP ledger balances.

*Exposure to technical Plant Accounting processes including Lease Accounting, Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO), CIAC/DG and AFUDC

*Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required with a minimum of 5 years' experience with increasing responsibility

*Master's Degree (Desirable)

*CPA (Desirable)

*Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications

*Knowledge and/or experience using SAP and BI

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