Academic Accounting Finance Business Partner

2 days ago

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time
Finance Business Partner

About Network Rail


Vacancy type: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 2/3 days in the office. We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or part-time hours.

Benefits:

  • Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
  • Defined benefit pension scheme.
  • 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
  • Up to 75% off leisure travel.
  • Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
  • Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
  • Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
  • Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
  • Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments.

About the Role


Our role is to run a safe, reliable, and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. Our vision is to become a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users.

You'll be joining our finance team, which is part of the corporate structure known as Finance and Business Support, this feeds into Route Services.

We offer business partnering insight, guidance, and financial support to the DDaT function working with a supportive and engaged leadership team who strongly support their finance business partners.

To work with the supported business leadership team, under the direction of the Financial Controller/Senior Finance Business Partner, to deliver professional finance and accounting advice.

Provides proactive, value-add finance support to the business leaders across the function/route.

Lead and provide financial advice and guidance to senior budget holders in understanding the impact of the period results and forecasts against budgets.

Be the expert in the function on accounting practices and advise on financial results and forecasts for budget holders.

Deliver expert and accurate business review information and reporting.

Build detailed plans to manage and develop the production of business plans and budgets.

Identify and proactively manage commercial risks.

Manage the performance of central accounting functions.

Collate, investigate, and make recommendations for investment appraisals and business case analysis.

Demonstrate strong understanding of business needs and relevant application of accounting standards.

Membership (Or working towards a membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA).

Expert knowledge and experience of creating and maintaining accounts and annual budget.

Significant experience within relevant finance disciplines.

Strong excel skills and use of data manipulation.

Ability to interpret technical accounting regulations into everyday language.

Significant understanding of financial control and risk.

Excellent technical finance and accounting knowledge.

Understanding of project management principles and experience of managing complex projects.

Membership of a relevant accounting body.

Extensive experience of Oracle-based systems.

Degree or equivalent qualification in finance and accounting or business management or experience.

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