About Network Rail
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Scotland's Railway is part of this large family, and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.
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Brief Description
Shape the Future of Scotland's Railway - Join Network Rail as a Senior Finance Business Partner!
We have recently restructured our finance team and due to internal promotions, we are now recruiting a number of roles. Are you ready to make a real impact on the future of Scotland's transport infrastructure? This is your chance to be part of something exciting as a business reporting analyst.
At Network Rail, we play a vital role in shaping the future of the railway industry, managing around £1 billion in annual expenditure. Our Glasgow-based finance team-a close-knit group of around 40 professionals-is at the heart of this mission.
As we evolve to meet the challenges of tomorrow, we're looking for a skilled and motivated senior business reporting analyst and a At Network Rail, we support the rail industry in managing around £1 billion of annual expenditure-and our Glasgow-based finance team of 40 professionals is at the heart of that mission. As we prepare for the future, we're looking for the following to join our team;
• A finance professional with expertise in financial reporting and systems
• A motivated senior business reporting analyst .
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of Scotland's Railway-bringing innovation, insight, and impact to one of the country's most vital industries.
Ready to get on board? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. Please apply with a covering letter (no more than two pages) and a CV, outlining your suitability and experience. Interviews are likely to take place from 24 June to 26 June 2025.
About the role (External)
Here are some of the duties your role will include: -
• Consolidate, critically review and provide technical advice and guidance on periodic financial results and forecasts to Identify and monitor risks, opportunities and efficiencies to minimise the financial and legal impact on the business area.
• Provide robust professional recommendations and financial guidance on accounting guidelines and standards to enable the business to be financially and legally compliant.
• Provide technical and professional oversight of the periodic accounts, relevant analysis and preparation of business plans and budgets to enable the business to make effective decisions.
• Develop, understand and influence the cost and income drivers relevant to the business area to deliver the yearly business plan and manage to the overall settlement by effective decision making.
• Influence, coach and challenge senior budget holders in understanding the impact of their period results and forecasts against budgets in order to manage their business more effectively and manage within budgeting limits.
• Proactively challenge budget holders plans and budget submissions to understand the overall plan, providing advice and new initiatives to save costs and be more efficient as an organisation.
• Drive, adapt and deliver key KPI'S and deliverables for the function, highlighting any significant issues and trends with financial and other business results to aid decision makers to make efficiencies.
• Lead in budget holder key meetings on financial performance to provide professional financial advice and guidance to drive business decisions, minimise risk and deliver good corporate governance.
• Develop, drive and implement investment decisions and new business activities, working collaboratively with senior leaders to explore new opportunities and drive business performance.
What you will bring to the role: -
• 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; 3 rd 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
It's desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: -
• Full membership of relevant post graduate professional body (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW)
• Experience of Oracle based systems
• Substantial experience within multiple finance disciplines
• Knowledge and technical expertise of Government accounting and relevant financial governance
Understanding of project management principles and experience of managing complex projects to successful conclusion.
How to apply (External)
Salary: Starting at £55,596 and rising to £62,546 per annum.
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Closing date: 16.06.2025
Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.
Click 'apply now' to apply.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader 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. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
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