Lead Analyst, Capital Portfolio Controls

About us

National Grid is hiring a Lead Analyst for our NE Electric - Contracts, Cntrls & Workplan Develop department. This position can be located in Waltham, Northboro, Hopedale, or Worcester, MA.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

The Lead Analyst plays a critical role in the oversight, analysis, and reporting of the New England Electric Capital Portfolio. This position provides forward-looking insights into portfolio performance, identifies emerging risks and opportunities, and supports leadership in making informed decisions.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead portfolio performance reporting and analytics for the NE Electric Capital Portfolio, providing both in-year and multi-year perspectives on investment delivery, capital spend, and portfolio outcomes.
• Deliver transparent and insightful analysis of portfolio performance, clearly articulating the drivers, implications, and recommended actions associated with underperformance, overperformance, risks, dependencies, and opportunities.
• Develop and continuously improve portfolio reporting, dashboards, and governance to enhance transparency, consistency, and decision-making across the organization.
• Present information in a dynamic, visually compelling manner that enables stakeholders at all levels to quickly understand key performance insights and required actions.
• Provide constructive challenge to assumptions, forecasts, and performance narratives while fostering strong relationships across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience, if applicable).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or planning.
• Proven experience in portfolio performance analysis, business analytics, financial reporting, or capital investment oversight, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify performance trends, risks, opportunities, and root causes, while developing practical recommendations to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively, engage senior leaders, and mentor and develop team members.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines, and develop clear, visually compelling reports and presentations.
• Experience with [advanced tools, systems, or leadership in larger scale environments], Proficiency in MS Office required and PowerBI preferred.

More Information

Salary: $138,000.00 - $162,000.00 USD annually

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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.

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