Finance Business Partner

1 month ago


Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time
About Network Rail

Network Rail is a leading transportation company that invests in its people to enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of its railway system.

We are committed to creating a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support our employees' well-being.

As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we strive to adapt our processes to ensure equal access and opportunities for people with disabilities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Business Partner to join our supported business leadership team. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Financial Controller/Senior Finance Business Partner to deliver professional finance and accounting advice.

The ideal candidate will provide proactive, value-add finance support to business leaders across the function/route, leading and providing financial advice and guidance to senior budget holders.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide expert financial advice and guidance to senior budget holders, including preparing period accruals, transfers, and adjustments to validate accounts.
  2. Manage corporate governance throughout the cost centers, conducting deep dives and reviewing compliance with financial regulations.
  3. Deliver expert and accurate business review information and reporting, highlighting significant issues with financial and other business results.
  4. Engage and influence senior members of the team to understand their financial position and use professional expertise to guide initiatives to improve business performance.
  5. Build bottom-up, detailed plans to manage and develop the production of business plans and budgets.
  6. Identify and proactively manage commercial risks, including the financial suitability of new customers or suppliers.
  7. Manage the performance of central accounting functions to deliver for the cost center area.
Requirements
  • Membership (or working towards a membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent experience.
  • 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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