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Senior Finance Business Partner
Network Rail
Senior finance partner driving financial management for Transpennine Route Upgrade.
7d ago
£55,596 - £65,966
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
40,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Asset management
Systems engineering
Design
Operations & Maintenance
Consulting
Project management
Sector Specialisms
Marketing
Human Resources
IT
Logistics
Project Management
Finance
Property
Legal
Role
What you would be doing
financial forecasting
cost management
budget oversight
risk monitoring
kpi reporting
compliance advisory
- Consolidate, critically review and provide technical advice and guidance on periodic financial results and forecasts to Identify and monitor risks, opportunities and efficiencies to maximise financial performance.
- Develop, understand and influence the cost drivers relevant to the delivery area to manage to the overall funding settlement by effective decision making.
- Influence, coach and challenge senior budget holders in understanding the impact of their period results and forecasts in order to manage and deliver the programme within approved budgeting limits.
- Proactively challenge budget holders plans and budget submissions to understand the overall plan, providing advice and new initiatives to save costs and be more efficient as an organisation.
- Provide robust professional recommendations and financial guidance on accounting guidelines and standards to enable the programme to be financially and legally compliant.
- Provide technical and professional oversight of the periodic accounts, relevant analysis and preparation of business plans and budgets to enable the programme to make effective decisions.
- Lead in budget holder key meetings on financial performance to provide professional financial advice and guidance to drive business decisions, minimise risk and deliver good corporate governance.
- Drive, adapt and deliver key KPI'S and deliverables, highlighting any significant issues and trends to aid decision makers and deliver efficiencies.
What you bring
cima/acca/icaew
project accounting
financial governance
budget management
stakeholder engagement
risk management
- Experience of Capital Delivery and Project Accounting
- Full membership of relevant post graduate professional body (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW)
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, for example accounting and finance, business management or equivalent demonstrable experience in finance
- Knowledge and technical expertise of Government accounting and relevant financial governance
- Successful relevant experience working in a complex financial environment including demonstrable experience in managing business risks, professional financial control and forward planning.
- Demonstrable record of budget management, governance and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status).
- Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW) or equivalent experience
- Understanding of project management principles and experience of managing complex projects to successful conclusion.
- Excellent technical Financial and Accounting knowledge and application of that knowledge in a complex and commercial environment.
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Capable of providing advice and guidance on financial governance to a nationally significant infrastructure project.
- Confident to challenge and raise concerns to commercial and delivery colleagues.
- Supportive and collaborative nature, works well as part of a team.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills all levels. This should include Customers; 3 rd party representatives, other business & functional leaders and key support personnel.
- Significant experience in managing ambiguity in a financial environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
- Attention to detail to ensure periodic reporting is completed accurately and consistently
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Interview process
- initial application sift
- face-to-face competency-based interview
- possible second sift with video responses to motivational and technical questions
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Security clearance- pre-employment checks required
- some roles require face-to-face drug and alcohol testing
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Company
Overview
20,000 miles of track
Rail Network Span
The extensive railway infrastructure it manages spans over 20,000 miles, ensuring connectivity across the UK.
30,000 bridges
Managed Structures
Operates and maintains over 30,000 bridges to ensure safe rail passage for trains and passengers.
- Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system.
- Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets.
- Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership.
- Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects.
- Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts.
- Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK.
- Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions.
- Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers.
- Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK.
- Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.
- Safety first, always.
- We value people’s ideas, energy and drive.
- We are responsible, dependable and accountable.
- We are better together, we collaborate, share knowledge and support each other.
- We challenge ourselves to deliver outstanding performance.
- We are committed to doing the right thing.
50% Reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2025 compared to 2017 levels.
Net Zero 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Increasing use of renewable energy across operations.
- Promoting low-carbon technologies, including electrification of rail networks.
- Investing in green innovation and sustainable rail infrastructure.
- Commitment to reducing waste, with a focus on reusing and recycling materials.
- Developing and implementing nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity.
40% Women
Senior Leadership Target
Aiming for 40% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025 to achieve greater gender balance.
- Rolling out initiatives to support career progression for all employees, particularly women and ethnic minorities.
- Ongoing leadership development programs focused on building a more inclusive workplace.
- Increasing the representation of women in technical roles.
- Diversifying recruitment efforts, including targeting underrepresented groups.
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