Lead Analyst, Systems and Requirements
Brooklyn, NY

Job Description

Job ID 4789 Location Brooklyn, New York Organization Finance and Risk Department FINANCE SYSTEMS & REQUIREMENTS

About us

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.

National Grid is hiring a Lead Analyst for our Systems and Requirements department in Brooklyn, NY.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Systems and Requirements, Finance Tech Enablement, Lead Analyst, Systems and Requirements is responsible for documentation of system requirements by partnering with the business and the Systems and Requirements team. Assists the Manager, Systems and Requirements in identifying and capturing systems requirements and identifying technology needs and implementation. Has specific expertise and historical knowledge in the systems and requirements within U.S. Finance.

Key Accountabilities

* Responsible for supporting legacy systems and integrations with new systems or tools through Finance Operations's Manager, Systems Maintenance and IS.
* Supports end-user support including access, monitoring and resolving system or module issues.
* Assists in the development of system process flows and controls with Process Engineering and Controls Excellence.
* Provides user and data reporting to leadership to assess the effectiveness of financial systems.
* Partners with Finance Systems Maintenance to ensure system configurations and enhancements meet compliance standards and mitigates control risks.
* Leads system documentation and reviews compliance requirements to assist with audits.
* Assists the Director, Technology Enablement and the PMO in finance technology projects.
* Partners with Finance Operations on evaluating system enhancements and system maintenance for controls and process compliance.
* Provides counsel to employees, manages third party consultants and contractors, and advises senior leaders as necessary.
* Builds and manages results-driven teams by taking a strategic and technical view of performance management by involving employees in planning, relationship building, decision-making, forecasting, and analysis processes.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred with 5 years in IT, MIS or Finance with increasing responsibility and oversight in Financial Systems
* Experience working with accounting / finance systems and general ledgers
* Technical and functional proficiency in financial modules
* Detailed knowledge of finance processes and terminology
* Strong project management and problem solving skills
* Effective collaboration and partnership capabilities
* Excellent written / oral communication skills and follow-up
* Experience reviewing and resolving data discrepancies
* Ability to build and develop teams of mutli-skilled financial professionals
* SAP or other financial systems
* Finance and Accounting processes
* Technical interface support
* US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC regulations
* Process Management
* Risk mitigation

More Information

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. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.