Job Description

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner (inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based in Cardiff 3 days per week



Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!



As a Finance Business Partner, your main responsibilities will be:



Provide expert financial guidance to senior budget holders, enabling informed decisions through clear analysis of results, forecasts, and variances. Lead on accounting practices, ensuring accurate period-end adjustments and validating financial data integrity across cost centres. Manage corporate governance and compliance, conducting deep dives to mitigate legal and financial risks. Deliver insightful business reviews and reporting, highlighting key issues to support strategic decision-making. Build detailed budgets and business plans from the ground up, supporting value-added analysis and strong financial governance. Identify and manage commercial risks, including supplier/customer financial suitability, and lead investment appraisal recommendation

Essential:

Finance Business Partnering Experience Strong Excel and Power BI skills Experience of Month End Ability to interpret technical accounting regulations into everyday language Membership (Or working towards a membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA

Desirable:

Public sector experience Extensive experience of Oracle based systems

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



Network Rail guarantees to interview?veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we?will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".