Assistant Finance Business Partner

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the rail industry as a financial support team member. In this role, you will provide critical financial information and analysis to ensure the efficient running of operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills and a commitment to an accountancy qualification. Flexible working patterns are available in a permanent position based in Milton Keynes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current accounting standards essential.
• Commitment to working towards an accountancy qualification.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the business teams in providing financial information.
• Assist in the analysis of periodic financial performance.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports to budget holders.

Skills

Knowledge of current accounting standards

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Commitment to working towards an accountancy qualification

Job description

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Brief Description

You'll be joining the Route Services finance team, which is part of the corporate structure known as Finance and Business Support, within the Route Services directorate. Your role involves supporting the function to deliver services that are vital to the running of the railway, delivering the provision of services agreed by the routes to allow them to benefit from economies of scale and the optimisation of our critical resources.

About the role (External)

Main responsibilities

• Support the business teams in providing financial information as required to aid in efficiency finding.

• Assist in the analysis of periodic financial performance of individual business units against objectives (including budgets and forecasts).

• Prepare and distribute appropriate financial reports to budget holders to support financial control and aid performance management and target achievement.

• Support the NSC charging process to provide support and further analysis as required,

• Promulgate awareness of financial and corporate governance standards, and support and monitor compliance.

• Assist in the balance sheet provisions and detailed reconciliations on a periodic basis.

• Support the team as required, to deliver a comprehensive financial and business partnering service to the business areas.

The ideal candidate

Meet the essential criteria/ Apply today to join our team!

Essential

• Knowledge of current accounting standards

• Commitment to working towards an accountancy qualification

• Advanced Excel skills

Desirable

• Experience in management accounting role

• Financial management systems experience

How to apply (External)

Vacancy Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, but flexible working patterns will be considered.

Duration: Permanent

This position is based in: The Quadrant, Milton Keynes - applicants should live within 75 minutes of The Quadrant

Closing date: 18th July 2025

Band & Salary: Band 5, £24,000 to £26,000

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