Job Description

Role - Finance Business Partner

Salary - 55,000 - 65,000 per annum

Location - Atrium Court, Glasgow

With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035.


Not your average role....


Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for numbers and business performance?


ScotRail are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role as a trusted advisor for our senior stakeholders. Our Finance Business Partners play a pivotal role in providing strategic financial insights and support to drive decision-making within their respective directorates, providing a key financial planning service, supporting and challenging teams in equal measure, to enable the business to make informed management decisions based on the timeously and accurate financial information supplied.

What you bring

Extensive experience working in a finance business partnering role within a cross-functional, multi-matrix organisation, with public sector experience desirable.

Qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant management accounts, financial-modelling and appraisal skills.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively influence senior and executive level stakeholders and challenge with impact.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

A proactive, collaborative, and commercially minded approach.

Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, ERP systems).

What we offer you:

Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme.

Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family.

Generous holiday allowance.

Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption.

Life Insurance cover for 4 x annual salary.

Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare cashback plan.

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview which are scheduled to take place week commencing 28th July.


All offers are subject to candidates completing satisfactory pre-employment checks including two references and criminal record check.

Please note that due to the volume of interest received these vacancies could close prior to the published date.


Equal Opportunities


ScotRail is four times accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.