Jump Start Program (4-Year Rotation), Assistant Analyst, Corporate Finance

About the Jump Start Program

The National Grid “Jump Start” program provides our communities with access to an affordable education, early career professional working experience, and enables a seamless transition into a full-time role in the workplace. This position is specifically targeting talent who will have achieved a High School Diploma/GED prior to the July start date. As a Jump Start participant, you will work in a full-time position in National Grid 's Finance team while also pursuing a Bachelor's degree full-time which is fully funded by National Grid (certain exclusions apply). The program includes rotations which will provide you with exposure to many finance disciplines.

 

“Jump Start” establishes a clear career trajectory for you by providing a tiered structure, where initial rotation placements are intentionally transactional based to assist with building financial acumen and familiarity with the various systems used by National Grid. This initial placement builds a foundation for you to grow confidence within the organization and hit the ground running as the program progresses.

 

This is a hybrid role with flexible 1-3 days per week in the Waltham, Massachusetts office.

What You'll Do

You will be exposed to various finance disciplines over the course of your rotations geared toward uncovering your passion and career aspirations. This includes, but is not limited to:

 

• Finance Data and Reporting (FDRO) and Record to Report (R2R): Participant is given foundational knowledge for national grid systems & processes, meanwhile playing a pivotal role in the governance, simplification, and optimization of our data systems.
• Tax and Audit: Participant exercises attention to detail through risk management, governance & controls processes. Skillsets carried forward include strategic tax insights &understanding risk when working with the business in the future, driving company value by enabling better business decision making.
• Group Financial Control: Develop action oriented and value-add storytelling capabilities to enhance financial reporting, planning, and analysis.
• Enterprise Business Partnering: Participant will fine-tune stakeholder management skills and build professional relationships. In turn influencing the business to make informed decisions by linking operational drivers and financial impacts.

 

Through the program’s rotations, you will partake in various on and off the job trainings to develop soft and hard skills directly transferrable to the workplace and be given flexible hours to devote time to your studies. You will be given numerous benefits upon becoming a full-time employee, geared towards assisting you in achieving a bachelor’s degree. This includes:

 

• Tuition Reimbursement made directly to in-state institutions
• Competitive Salary to current market standards
• Student Loan Reimbursement up to $6K lifetime benefit
• Access to a vast support network, which includes mentorship from tenured and high-ranking leaders, a “Buddy” system, Business Coordinators and more.
• Flexible working schedule, including 8 hours of flexible study time allotted weekly

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma / GED earned prior to the July 14, 2025 start date
• Aspirations to pursue and achieve a bachelor’s degree in finance or business discipline
• Great communication skills
• Outstanding work ethic and commitment to learn and develop, with a passion to succeed
• 18 years or older at start date

 

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