At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as a Business Controls Manger and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Join National Grid and unlock your Superpower!

We’re looking for a passionate Business Controls Manager to join our dynamic Risk and Controls team! This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be a key player in delivering our ambitious multi-year controls roadmap. You will be instrumental in embedding business processes and enhancing controls of maturity across our Global Finance function.

The Group Finance Risk Controls and Compliance (RCC) team is at the heart of our second line of defence framework, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding our financial integrity. Our mission is not just to protect the business but to add immense value by mitigating risks through robust internal controls. We ensure that CFO risks are meticulously managed by maintaining an effective system of internal control and adhering to compliance and regulatory requirements.

This role can be based out of our Warwick office, and we hope to see you at least two days per week, but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that works best for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Advise management on enhancing the first line control environment and fostering a strong controls culture.
• Coordinate the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) approach and testing, liaising with internal/external auditors and assurance teams.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting stakeholders to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) aligned with SOX.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring effective communication and timely information sharing.
• Oversee the SOX testing process, coordinating with control owners and auditors to address deficiencies promptly.
• Coordinate the development and reporting of the annual assurance plan for the Risk Controls and Compliance (RCC) team.
• Support change delivery and roadmap activities, facilitating controls self-assessments and embedding RCC processes.
• Provide advisory services on control design and implementation to business process owners.
• Deliver training on SOX compliance requirements and develop training programs.
• Prepare content for various internal committees.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to manage relationships and maximize value for National Grid.

What You’ll Have:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with solid experience in financial control environments, encompassing both business and financial controls.
• Proven experience in implementing and maintaining SOX compliance.
• Strong understanding of various control types and frameworks (e.g., COSO) to ensure a robust internal control environment.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and SAP GRC tools.
• Knowledge of technology solutions (e.g., RPA, continuous controls monitoring) to enhance the control environment.
• Proactive self-starter with excellent time management and quality focus.
• Adaptable and pragmatic, thriving in dynamic environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal and facilitation skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Skilled in tailoring approaches to meet the needs of diverse customer groups.
• Capable of setting and managing customer expectations while engaging key stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating initiatives with managed outsourced providers.

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 are 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.

What You'll Get:

Up to £75,000 - dependent on experience.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance with an on target of 15% (maximum 30%) 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 several 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.

About Us:

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority. National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

More Information:

This role closes on 5 February 2026 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.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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