Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner

Location

Milton Keynes, GB

Department Name

CO Financial Controller/Commercial Property (338458) G5

About Network Rail

About Network Rail…

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We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

Brief Description

Vacancy Details

Duration: Permanent

Location: This role can be based at either London Waterloo or The Quadrant:MK, however other NR locations can be considered. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered.

Band & Salary: 3C £55,596 - £63,797 (Subject to experience)

Closing date: 22nd of May 2025. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.

Next Steps: Interviews will be held on the 9th of June 2025 depending on business requirements.

About the role (External)

About the team..

Property is at the heart of delivery Network Rail's ambitions for the railway:  "to provide a safe, reliable and efficient railway fit for the 21st century" with our portfolio covering project support, workspaces, town planning, land strategy, and driving commercial income from retail, business space and developments in conjunction with commercial partners.

This an exciting opportunity to deliver a key role within the Property Finance team.

Who are we looking for?

The Senior Finance Business Partner is a key role within the Property finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the property finance team at a time when we are supporting the stand up of a new property developments joint venture. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the finance support to the new venture and oversee the management accounting for Property Sales & Developments.

What does the average day look like?

In this role, you will consolidate and review periodic financial results and forecasts, providing technical advice to identify risks and opportunities. Your expertise in accounting standards will ensure compliance. You'll oversee accounts and analyses, prepare business plans and budgets, and understand cost and income drivers to guide the financial strategy. By influencing and coaching your stakeholders, you'll enhance their financial understanding and manage budgets effectively. You'll evaluate budget submissions, champion cost-saving initiatives, drive key KPIs, and provide financial advice in key meetings. Additionally, you'll collaborate with senior leaders to explore opportunities, drive performance, and implement investment decisions.

Essential Criteria

-Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW) or equivalent experience.

-Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills all levels. This should include Customers; 3rd party representatives, other business & functional leaders and key support personnel.

-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).

-Significant experience in managing ambiguity in a financial environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.

-Excellent technical Financial and Accounting knowledge and application of that knowledge in a complex and commercial environment.

-Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, for example accounting and finance, business management or equivalent demonstrable experience in finance.

How to apply (External)

Additional Information…

Contact: If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments, please contact Carla Gooch and Amy Chalk ( [email protected] and [email protected] )

We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision

Visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive should you need accessibility support to apply or any require any reasonable adjustments, please email [email protected]

BPSS

As an arm’s length department of the UK Government, Network Rail is required to comply with a well-established pre-employment vetting process for all prospective employees. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks require prospective employees of Network Rail to meet the following requirements.

• Provide eligibility to work in the UK and identity documentation

• Complete a satisfactory 3-year employment history check

• Complete a satisfactory unspent criminal conviction disclosure check for more information regarding BPSS pre-employment related checks, please visit the UK Government website for further information - UK Government - BPSS Checks

Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or another factor.

Some of our great benefits:

🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.

🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

 Defined benefit pension scheme

🚂 75% subsidy on train tickets.

🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more….