Reporting Analyst - Strategic Infrastructure

Permanent – New Role – Hybrid Working (Warwick Office)

Great Britain's electricity infrastructure is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

Using your knowledge and experience in Project Management and controls methodologies within a capital delivery organization you will deliver value adding insights for Strategic Infrastructure (SI) which can help stakeholders make informed decisions and ensure that performance metrics and regulatory obligations are met to deliver consumer benefit.

As a Reporting Analyst, in the Portfolio Performance Management Office team, you will create insightful reporting dashboards pulling data from existing databases using coding languages such as SQL to bring information together and DAX to create insightful dashboards. You will draw insights from the dashboards and deliver this information to stakeholders from junior level to the Executive leadership team using concise and confident communication.

This role is based at our Warwick office which has free onsite parking, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.  

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field.

Our recruiting manager summed up the role as:

‘An excellent communicator who can convey value driven insights using their understanding of project management methodologies and is proficient in building reporting dashboards.

Specifically you will be able to:

·       Effectively and confidently communicate with stakeholders from junior to senior level stakeholders through different mediums such as email, 1-1 discussions, presentations

·       Pull insights from a large, complex data set and convey the story appropriately to different stakeholders

·       Monitor and control projects using industry best-practice controls methodologies and metrics, and proficient in the use of project reporting tools such as Earned Value Management, Critical Path Management, Risk Management within a capital delivery organization

·       Strong ability to work to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail

·       Knowledge and understanding of capital delivery projects, portfolios and programmes with an emphasis on reporting and benchmarking

·       Knowledge and understanding of governance principles

·       Proficiency in Microsoft products such as Excel, PowerBI Developer, database management and PowerApps

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one. 

 You’ll use your own initiative, working with the Performance and Reporting Leader to build and develop insightful portfolio level reports that is fit for purpose

Using your understanding and knowledge in Project Management and Project Controls within a capital delivery organization you will help to derive insights from large data sets that help inform decision making and monitor projects using industry best-practice controls methodologies and metrics via reporting tools

Taking the lead on submissions of annual, monthly and ad-hoc reports to a wide range of stakeholders from junior to senior executives, you’ll convey this information in the right way depending on the audience.

You’ll be building reports and dashboards in Excel and PowerBI using coding language such as SQL and DAX and you’ll keep learning, keeping up to date on the latest Project Management methodologies. 

A competitive salary between £47,000 – £55,000 – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
 

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure was set up in 2023 with special dispensation from Ofgem to accelerate 17 key projects across the UK in order to deliver infrastructure upgrades within timescales never seen before in the UK. This infrastructure will make Britain prepared for a 100% clean, energy future. 

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. 
Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future. 
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.
National Grid Strategic Infrastructure was set up in 2023 with special dispensation from Ofgem to accelerate 17 key projects across the UK in order to deliver infrastructure upgrades within timescales never seen before in the UK. This infrastructure will make Britain prepared for a 100% clean, energy future. 
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. 
Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future. 
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.
 

This role closes on July 7th at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

Interviews will be held mid July

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. 
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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