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Director Finance Business Partner Gas COO

National Grid
$201,000-$236,000
United States, New York, Brooklyn
Jul 29, 2026
About the Role As Director, Finance Business Partnering - NY Gas Operations, you will lead financial partnership for NY Gas by translating operational plans into credible budgets, forecasts, performance insights, and executive decisions. You will lead OPEX and CAPEX planning, QRF forecasting, workplan and headcount analysis, rate case and cost recovery support, efficiency validation, and financial performance reviews while coaching a team to deliver clear analysis, strong controls, and proactive problem solving. Role Snapshot Core Purpose: Connect NY Gas workplans, resources, OPEX, CAPEX, regulatory commitments, and performance results into clear financial decisions. Primary stakeholders: NY Gas leadership, NY CFO and Finance leadership, Regulatory, Engineering, Operations, Capital Delivery, Planning, and FP&A. Leadership scope Lead and develop Finance Business Partners with clear standards for analysis, controls, stakeholder support, and problem solving.: Success looks like Supportable plans, early visibility to risks and opportunities, validated efficiencies, and leadership discussions that result in decisions.: What You'll Do Strategic Finance Leadership * Advise NY Gas leaders on budget, forecast, workplan, headcount, capital, regulatory, and cost recovery decisions. * Translate operational issues into financial impacts, risks, options, and recommended next steps. * Challenge assumptions, validate narratives, and explain the "so what" behind financial results. * Prepare concise materials for budget reviews, ORM/BRM discussions, QRF updates, capital reviews, and CFO/COO meetings. Investment, Capital and Portfolio Governance * Lead NY Gas budgeting, QRF forecasting, SBP inputs, and monthly OPEX/CAPEX performance reviews. * Review workplan units, headcount, labor, contractor spend, burdens, transportation, and rate impacts. * Analyze monthly workplan unit delivery costs against planned costs and explain key variances. * Reconcile financial submissions to operational assumptions so budget asks and variances are supportable. * Drive commentary that quantifies drivers, identifies risks and opportunities, and assigns follow-up actions. What You'll Need Commercially curious Connects operational activity to financial outcomes. Clear communicator Explains drivers, impacts, risks, decisions, and next steps clearly. Constructive challenger Pushes for supportable assumptions, clear ownership, and credible explanations. Control minded Creates discipline around reconciliations, assumptions, documentation, and output quality. People developer Coaches the team to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve problems. Action oriented Moves issues to decisions with clear options, owners, deadlines, and follow-up. More Information Annual Salary $201,000-$236,000 National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. 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. National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.