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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner - (INSIDE IR35) for a 6 month contract based in London and with an expectation of 2/3 days attendance at one of the Southeast based satellite offices

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

Description

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

Provides proactive, value add finance support to the business leaders across the Delivery Unit.

About the role

Lead and provide financial advice and guidance to senior budget holders in understanding the impact of the period results and forecasts against budgets so they can understand their business better.

Be the expert in the function on accounting practices and advise on financial results and forecasts for budget holders, including preparing period accruals, transfers and adjustments to validate accounts are reflective, relevant.

Manage corporate governance throughout the cost centres they manage, conducting deep dives 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.

Model and analyse cost base and identify and drive opportunities and efficiencies to achieve area targets

Essential: 

• Finance Expertise: Expert knowledge in creating and maintaining accounts, annual budgets, period-end processes, and significant experience in relevant finance disciplines.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills for data manipulation and a strong understanding of financial control and risk.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with effective influencing stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.

Desirable:

• Industry Experience: Public sector and rail experience.
• Professional Credentials: Membership of a relevant accounting body and a degree or equivalent qualification in finance, accounting, or business management.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience with Oracle-based systems.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different". 

If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with Trevor Wilson at Trevor.Wilson@weareams.com