Finance Business Partner - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Network Rail

Network Rail

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Introduction

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.

Your role involves supporting the function to deliver services that are vital to the running of the railway, deliver the provision of services agreed by the routes to allow them to benefit from economies of scale and the optimisation of our critical resources.

We offer business partnering insight, guidance and financial support to 6 primary functions; Business Services, Commercial and Procurement, Information Technology, Asset Information Services, Supply Chain Operations, and Engineering Services, along with the Routes and Regions

The role involves providing finance business partner support to the Construction Services team within Supply Chain Operations.

Construction Services provide principal contractor services to the Network Rail regional business, including High Output track renewals and overhead line renewals.

The role is an integral part of the Supply Chain Operations finance team and will work closely with other members of the team, reflecting the close relationships which exist throughout the portfolio of services provided.

The Route Services finance team is predominantly based in Milton Keynes, but we also have team members and business partners based nationwide and would consider other locations for these roles

Main Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

Be the expert in the function on accounting practices and advise on financial results and forecasts, including preparing period accruals, transfers and adjustments to validate accounts are reflective, relevant.
Manage corporate governance for Supply Chain Operations, conducting indepth investigations and reviewing compliance with financial regulations to protect the business from legal or negative consequences.
Deliver expert and accurate business review information and reporting and highlight any significant issues with financial and other business results to enable informed decision making by the business area.
Engage and influence senior members of the team to help them understand their financial position and use professional expertise to guide in initiatives to improve business performance
Build bottom up, detailed plans to manage and develop the production of business plans and budgets to enable good corporate governance and value add analysis for senior leaders
Identify and proactively manage commercial risks, including the financial suitability of new customers or suppliers reducing the potential risk impact on the business area and influencing decision makers.
Collate, investigate and make recommendation for investment appraisals and business case analysis to aid business decisions.
Model, analyse and develop reports on cost base and identify and drive opportunities and efficiencies to achieve area targets and ongoing monitoring
Cost tracking, headcount tracking and

Essential

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
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to interpret technical accounting regulations into everyday language
Demonstrable effective influencing skills at a senior level
Significant understanding of financial control and risk
Excellent technical finance and accounting knowledge

Desirable

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

Who we are looking for?

We want dynamic individuals who want to be part of a dedicated and skilled workforce, working towards a common goal to ensure Route Services delivers outstanding service for passenger and freight users via our internal customers.

We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive.

We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful financial solutions.

About The Company

We're an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.
Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country's economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.

We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of