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Senior Finance Business Partner
Network Rail
Senior Finance Business Partner supporting leadership with financial insight and planning
6d 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 planning
financial reporting
kpi monitoring
cost savings
budget management
forecasting
- Providing professional recommendations on accounting standards and compliance.
- Coaching and challenging senior budget holders to manage results within limits.
- Leading key financial performance meetings, delivering clear analysis and professional advice.
- Leading the Financial Planning process for West Coast South Route.
- Driving delivery and continuous improvement of financial reporting, KPIs and highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities.
- Identifying and reporting cost-saving initiatives, efficiencies, and new business opportunities.
- Consolidating, reviewing, and advising on financial results, forecasts, and business plans.
What you bring
cima/acca
degree
government accounting
budget management
oracle
stakeholder engagement
- 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).
- Substantial experience within multiple finance disciplines
- 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.
- Experience of Oracle based systems
- 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.
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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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