Job Description

Finance Business Partner#

Location

Blackfriars, GB#

Department Name

CL Capable Owner & Enh Finance (454130) G2#

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter



If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

#

Brief Description

To work with the supported business leadership team, under the direction of the Financial Controller/Senior Finance Business Partner, to deliver professional finance and accounting advise.


Provides proactive, value add finance support to the business leaders across the function/route.

#

About the role (External)

1. Lead and provide financial advice and guidance to senior budget holders in understanding the impact of the period results and forecasts against budges so they can understand their business better.


2. Be the expert in the function on accounting practices and advise on financial results and forecasts for budget holders, including preparing period accruals, transfers and adjustments to validate accounts are reflective, relevant.


3. Manage corporate governance throughout the cost centres they manage, conducting deep dives and reviewing compliance with financial regulations to protect the business from legal or negative consequences.


4. Deliver expert and accurate business review information and reporting, and highlight any significant issues with financial and other business results to enable informed decision making by the business area.


5. Engage and influence senior members of the team to help them understand their financial position and use professional expertise to guide in initiatives to improve business performance


6. Build bottom up, detailed plans to manage and develop the production of business plans and budgets to enable good corporate governance and value add analysis for senior leaders


7. Identify and proactively manage commercial risks, including the financial suitability of new customers or suppliers reducing the potential risk impact on the business area and influencing decision makers.


8. Manage the performance of central accounting functions to deliver for the cost centre area to enable an efficiently and effective accounting service.


9. Collate, investigate and make recommendation for investment appraisals and business case analysis to aid business decisions.


10. Model and analyse cost base and identify and drive opportunities and efficiencies to achieve area targets.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential


Demonstrate strong understanding of business needs and relevant application of accounting standards

Membership (Or working towards a membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA)

Expert knowledge and experience of creating and maintaining accounts and annual budget

Significant experience within relevant finance disciplines Strong excel skills and use of data manipulation

Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to interpret technical accounting regulations into everyday language

Demonstrable effective influencing skills at a senior level

Significant understanding of financial control and risk Excellent technical finance and accounting knowledge




Desirable


Understanding of project management principles and experience of managing complex projects

Membership of a relevant accounting body

Extensive experience of Oracle based systems

Degree or equivalent qualification in finance and accounting or business management or experience

Salary: 43588 - 51719

Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form

We're an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

We offer excellent benefits, including:


Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.


? Defined benefit pension scheme.


75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.


Up to 75% off leisure travel.


? Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.


Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.


Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.


? Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.


? Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.


We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments


Plus, more
.


We are proud to be recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the third year in a row.


We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.


At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link

Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All propective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on

Sentinel

database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre -employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.


Closing date: 31st July 2025, late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.



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Finance Business Partner#

Location

Blackfriars, GB#

Department Name

CL Capable Owner & Enh Finance (454130) G2#

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter



At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.



We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.



If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

#

Brief Description

To work with the supported business leadership team, under the direction of the Financial Controller/Senior Finance Business Partner, to deliver professional finance and accounting advise.


Provides proactive, value add finance support to the business leaders across the function/route.

#

About the role (External)

1. Lead and provide financial advice and guidance to senior budget holders in understanding the impact of the period results and forecasts against budges so they can understand their business better.


2. Be the expert in the function on accounting practices and advise on financial results and forecasts for budget holders, including preparing period accruals, transfers and adjustments to validate accounts are reflective, relevant.


3. Manage corporate governance throughout the cost centres they manage, conducting deep dives and reviewing compliance with financial regulations to protect the business from legal or negative consequences.


4. Deliver expert and accurate business review information and reporting, and highlight any significant issues with financial and other business results to enable informed decision making by the business area.


5. Engage and influence senior members of the team to help them understand their financial position and use professional expertise to guide in initiatives to improve business performance


6. Build bottom up, detailed plans to manage and develop the production of business plans and budgets to enable good corporate governance and value add analysis for senior leaders


7. Identify and proactively manage commercial risks, including the financial suitability of new customers or suppliers reducing the potential risk impact on the business area and influencing decision makers.


8. Manage the performance of central accounting functions to deliver for the cost centre area to enable an efficiently and effective accounting service.


9. Collate, investigate and make recommendation for investment appraisals and business case analysis to aid business decisions.


10. Model and analyse cost base and identify and drive opportunities and efficiencies to achieve area targets.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential


Demonstrate strong understanding of business needs and relevant application of accounting standards

Membership (Or working towards a membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA)

Expert knowledge and experience of creating and maintaining accounts and annual budget

Significant experience within relevant finance disciplines Strong excel skills and use of data manipulation

Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to interpret technical accounting regulations into everyday language

Demonstrable effective influencing skills at a senior level

Significant understanding of financial control and risk Excellent technical finance and accounting knowledge




Desirable


Understanding of project management principles and experience of managing complex projects

Membership of a relevant accounting body

Extensive experience of Oracle based systems

Degree or equivalent qualification in finance and accounting or business management or experience #

How to apply (External)

Salary: 43588 - 51719

Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form

We're an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

We offer excellent benefits, including:


Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.


? Defined benefit pension scheme.


75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.


Up to 75% off leisure travel.


? Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.


Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.


Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.


? Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.


? Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.


We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments


Plus, more
.


We are proud to be recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the third year in a row.


We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.


At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link

Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All propective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on

Sentinel

database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre -employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.


Closing date: 31st July 2025, late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.



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