Job Description

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At Eurostar, we're fuelling the future of rail travel - operating in five countries and sparking new opportunities for travellers. But our trains connect much more than just people and places. They're helping us build a greener, more inclusive future for everyone. Join us and you'll be part of a passionate team which always goes the extra mile.
We are looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Business Partnering team on a 12 month fixed-term basis. You will provide financial leadership, insight, and decision support to operational teams, driving performance and ensuring alignment with Eurostar's strategic objectives. You will partner with operational business functions with direct and indirect accountability across revenues, costs, and capex totalling hundreds of millions of euros. This role is based at our offices in Kings Cross with hybrid working.
The close date for this role is Sunday 14th September. Eurostar reserves the right to close this role early should we identify suitable candidates. Candidates are recommended to apply early.
(Internal reference only: This role is a Grade F, Travel Services Level 4/5 based at KP.)
We're looking for someone to:

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and budget reporting for business areas, ensuring accuracy, IFRS compliance, and actionable insight.
• Proactively challenge performance, manage risks, and prepare robust business cases for capital expenditure. Identify opportunities to optimise costs and support strategic initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across departments, translating financial information into clear, actionable guidance. Champion financial governance and work collaboratively to mitigate risks and drive efficiencies.
• Support a high-performance environment, coaching and developing others, balancing priorities, and leading by example with resilience and emotional intelligence.
• Line manage one direct report, fostering development and high performance. Support a collaborative working environment, balancing priorities, and leading with resilience and emotional intelligence.

Requirements:
You'll need:

• Expertise in managing others (coaching, development, performance management, delegation, prioritising workloads.
• Internationally recognised professional accountancy qualification (or part-qualified) or university equivalent.
• Experience in partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver tangible business outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial planning expertise
• Expertise in influencing others both within and outside of Finance and across countries.
• Attention to detail while maintaining a strategic, holistic perspective.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• French is a desirable attribute not a core requirement for this role.

Benefits:
We're constantly working to create a bright future for our company and our colleagues. That's why we offer a wide range of brilliant benefits, including:

• Travel benefits that can be used for both work and play including 75% off underground network from Day 1
• Competitive defined benefit pension scheme
• Free Eurostar tickets
• Discounted Eurostar tickets for friends and family
• Ongoing training and development
• Lots of other exclusive deals, discounts and perks

A whole new platform for your career - If you think you've got what it takes to help us make Eurostar bigger and better than ever before then we'd love to hear from you.
At Eurostar we believe in giving everyone an equal chance. We actively encourage applications from talented individuals regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, whether you're pregnant or on maternity leave.
Your individuality is your strength, and we want a diverse team that reflects the world we live in.

Skills Required