Job Description

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.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments 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
Vacancy Type: Full-time but flexible working patterns will be considered.
Duration: Secondment, 1 x 6 months and 1 x 12 months
These positions are based in: The Quadrant, Milton Keynes
Closing date: 12th June 2025
Band & Salary: 4C xc2xa343,588 - xc2xa350,018
Click 'apply for this job' to apply. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team please contact Mark.Powell4@networkrail.co.uk
For further information of the role please contact Steven.Clarke@networkrail.co.uk
You'll be joining our finance team, which is part of the corporate structure known as Finance and Business Support, this feeds into Route Services. Your role involves supporting the function to deliver services that are vital to the running of the railway, deliver the provision of services agreed by the routes to allow them to benefit from economies of scale and the optimisation of our critical resources.
We offer business partnering insight, guidance and financial support to 6 primary functions; Business Services, Commercial and Procurement, Information Technology, Asset Information Services, Supply Chain Operations, and Engineering Services, along with the Routes and Regions
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 advice. Provides proactive, value add finance support to the business leaders across the function/route. These roles sit within Supply Chain Operations Finance.
About the role (External)
What will you be doing?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Manage the performance of central accounting functions to deliver for the cost centre area to enable an efficiently and effective accounting service.
Collate, investigate and make recommendation for investment appraisals and business case analysis to aid business decisions.
Model and analyse cost base and identify and drive opportunities and efficiencies to achieve area targets.
How to apply (External)
Think you're who we are looking for? Apply today to join our team!
What we are looking for
xc2xb7 Demonstrate strong understanding of business needs and relevant application of accounting standards
xc2xb7 Membership (Or working towards a membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent experience
xc2xb7 Expert knowledge and experience of creating and maintaining accounts and annual budget
xc2xb7 Significant experience within relevant finance disciplines
xc2xb7 Strong excel skills and use of data manipulation
xc2xb7 Strong interpersonal and communication skills
xc2xb7 Ability to interpret technical accounting regulations into everyday language
xc2xb7 Demonstrable effective influencing skills at a senior level
xc2xb7 Significant understanding of financial control and risk
xc2xb7 Excellent technical finance and accounting knowledge
What could make you stand out
xc2xb7 Membership of a relevant accounting body
xc2xb7 Extensive experience of Oracle based systems
xc2xb7 Degree or equivalent qualification in finance and accounting or business management or experience
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