Light Grey Kablio Logo
Kablio AI
AI Turbo Recruiter
Want to hear how I work? Hit play.Kablio AI applies for you. You just show up to the interviewKablio AI helps you secure roles in construction, clean energy, facilities management, engineering, architecture, sustainability, environment and other physical world sectors.
3D Shield
Get hired, get rewarded!
Land a job through Kablio and earn a 5% salary bonus.
Exclusive benefits
5%Bonus
Rail Delivery Group

Finance Business Partner - 6m FTC

Company logo
Rail Delivery Group
Represents UK rail industry, uniting train operators and suppliers to improve rail services.
Finance Business Partner providing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis support.
2d ago
£40,000 - £40,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Part Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Infrastructure
Maintenance
Rolling Stock
Supply Chain
Sector Specialisms
Rail Freight
Passenger Rail
Ticketing
Information Services
Reservation Services
Customer Experience
Network Rail Operations
HS2 Integration
Role
What you would be doing
journal posting
financial analysis
management accounts
balance reconciliation
budget forecasting
project accounting
  • Using a finance system to post journals (accruals, prepayments, etc) and interrogate the P&L and Balance Sheets of different legal entities
  • Providing ad hoc financial analysis in a timely manner as and when required
  • Supporting the production of management accounts, budget and business forecasting reports as well as preparation of related monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Using a cost centre structure within a management accounting environment to report on different business activities
  • Reviewing actual vs budgeted costs and identifying the differences
  • Working with Budget Holders to build robust forecasts and budgets
  • Finance review and approval of costs to agreed budget
  • Providing sound financial information to Budget Holders
  • Monthly billings/raising Sales Orders
  • Project Accounting and in particular - timesheet recording and allocation of costs to projects
  • Contributing to the successful completion of the annual statutory audit by responding to audit queries in a timely and thorough manner and assisting the wider finance team in the production of the accounts where necessary
  • Completion of month end reports including variance commentaries
What you bring
excel
financial analysis
proactive
detail oriented
team player
independent
  • Proactive attitude and willingness to get involved in business initiatives, representing the wider finance team
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, ability to manipulate data and produce reports
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to contribute effectively as a team player, work in cross functional and organisational wide teams
  • Ability to work independently when required
  • Ability to communicate articulately and efficiently with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to effectively manage deadlines
  • Adhoc financial analysis
Benefits
  • 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (subject to eligibility)
  • Give As You Earn scheme
  • Personal Development Days
  • 75% reduction on UK rail travel (for work and leisure) - more below
  • Subsidised private medical care
  • Healthcare cash plan scheme
  • Contributory defined benefit pension scheme
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Interest free season ticket loan
  • Reduced international rail travel
  • Flexible working
  • Employees may sell up to a maximum of five days' leave. Employees can buy up to a maximum of five days' leave. These figures will be pro rata for part-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Programme scheme
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
  • Brings together train operators, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to represent and unify the UK rail industry.
  • Improves the efficiency, safety, and quality of UK rail services by fostering collaboration across the sector.
  • Shapes policies and strategies that influence rail infrastructure, operations, and customer experience.
  • Supports innovation and modernization of the rail network to ensure a sustainable and effective transport system.
  • Partners with government bodies and local authorities to develop strategic plans that optimize rail delivery across the country.
  • Spearheads projects aimed at improving operational resilience and enhancing passenger services.
  • Oversees initiatives aimed at making rail transport a more sustainable, efficient, and customer-centric service.
Culture + Values
  • No official values publicly stated on company website or LinkedIn
Environment + Sustainability
85% routes
Carbon Efficiency
Rail travel emits less carbon than petrol or diesel cars on 85% of UK routes.
93.76% journeys
Passenger Impact
Rail travel accounts for 93.76% of total passenger journeys with lower carbon emissions.
41g vs 113g COâ‚‚
Emissions Comparison
Domestic rail emits significantly less COâ‚‚ per passenger-km than domestic flights, according to DEFRA data.
2050 target
Net Zero Goal
Aiming to achieve net zero in alignment with the UK's transport target by 2050.
  • Launched Green Travel Data platform (formerly Green Travel Pledge) in April 2025 to give businesses and travellers route-level carbon emissions comparisons between rail, car and air travel, covering nearly all direct UK rail routes.
  • Developing a carbon calculator (to launch in late 2023) that uses engine type, fuel type, journey distance, occupancy and carriage layout to inform business travel decisions.
  • Won Sustainability & Net Zero Person or Team Award in 2023 for the Green Travel Pledge initiative.
  • Participated in policy proposals recommending net-zero infrastructure hubs and expanded electrification, supporting UK transport net zero by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No DEI strategy or gender-related data publicly stated on company website or LinkedIn
Big Kablio Logo
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio