Senior Finance Business Partner at Network Rail in London, England, United Kingdom | GBP55,596-65,966 | Kablio

Role

Description

budget management

cost analysis

financial forecasting

kpi reporting

risk monitoring

investment decisions

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.
Develop, drive and implement investment decisions and new business activities, working collaboratively with senior leaders to explore new opportunities and drive business performance.
Provide robust professional recommendations and financial guidance on accounting guidelines and standards to enable the business 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 business to make effective decisions.
Influence, coach and challenge senior budget holders in understanding the impact of their period results and forecasts against budgets in order to manage their business more effectively and manage within budgeting limits.
Develop, understand and influence the cost and income drivers relevant to the business area to deliver the yearly business plan and manage to the overall settlement by effective decision making.
Consolidate, critically review and provide technical advice and guidance on periodic financial results and forecasts to Identify and monitor risks, opportunities and efficiencies to minimise the financial and legal impact on the business area.
Drive, adapt and deliver key KPI’S and deliverables for the function, highlighting any significant issues and trends with financial and other business results to aid decision makers to make efficiencies.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.

Requirements

cima/acca

oracle

budget management

project management

stakeholder engagement

degree

Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW) or equivalent experience
Successful relevant experience working in a complex financial environment including demonstrable experience in managing business risks, professional financial control and forward planning.
Knowledge and technical expertise of Government accounting and relevant financial governance
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, for example accounting and finance, business management or equivalent demonstrable experience in finance
Excellent technical Financial and Accounting knowledge and application of that knowledge in a complex and commercial environment.
Understanding of project management principles and experience of managing complex projects to successful conclusion.
Experience of Oracle based systems
Significant experience in managing ambiguity in a financial environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
Demonstrable record of budget management, governance and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status).
Full membership of relevant post graduate professional body (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW)
Substantial experience within multiple finance disciplines
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills all levels. This should include Customers; 3 rd party representatives, other business & functional leaders and key support personnel.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

pre‑employment baseline personal security standard (bpss) vetting, including unspent criminal convictions and three‑year career checks.
potential drugs and alcohol testing; a positive result leads to offer rescinded and a five‑year ban from safety‑critical roles.

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.

Culture + Values

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.

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Articles

Feats of engineering

Network Rail Consulting – California High‑Speed Rail

Construction, design and management

Role

Description

budget management

cost analysis

financial forecasting

kpi reporting

risk monitoring

investment decisions

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.
Develop, drive and implement investment decisions and new business activities, working collaboratively with senior leaders to explore new opportunities and drive business performance.
Provide robust professional recommendations and financial guidance on accounting guidelines and standards to enable the business 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 business to make effective decisions.
Influence, coach and challenge senior budget holders in understanding the impact of their period results and forecasts against budgets in order to manage their business more effectively and manage within budgeting limits.
Develop, understand and influence the cost and income drivers relevant to the business area to deliver the yearly business plan and manage to the overall settlement by effective decision making.
Consolidate, critically review and provide technical advice and guidance on periodic financial results and forecasts to Identify and monitor risks, opportunities and efficiencies to minimise the financial and legal impact on the business area.
Drive, adapt and deliver key KPI’S and deliverables for the function, highlighting any significant issues and trends with financial and other business results to aid decision makers to make efficiencies.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.

Requirements

cima/acca

oracle

budget management

project management

stakeholder engagement

degree

Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW) or equivalent experience
Successful relevant experience working in a complex financial environment including demonstrable experience in managing business risks, professional financial control and forward planning.
Knowledge and technical expertise of Government accounting and relevant financial governance
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, for example accounting and finance, business management or equivalent demonstrable experience in finance
Excellent technical Financial and Accounting knowledge and application of that knowledge in a complex and commercial environment.
Understanding of project management principles and experience of managing complex projects to successful conclusion.
Experience of Oracle based systems
Significant experience in managing ambiguity in a financial environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
Demonstrable record of budget management, governance and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status).
Full membership of relevant post graduate professional body (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW)
Substantial experience within multiple finance disciplines
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills all levels. This should include Customers; 3 rd party representatives, other business & functional leaders and key support personnel.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

pre‑employment baseline personal security standard (bpss) vetting, including unspent criminal convictions and three‑year career checks.
potential drugs and alcohol testing; a positive result leads to offer rescinded and a five‑year ban from safety‑critical roles.

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.

Culture + Values

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.

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Articles

Feats of engineering

Network Rail Consulting – California High‑Speed Rail

Construction, design and management