Finance Director, Corporate Functions

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Finance Director to oversee financial strategy and management in Milton Keynes. This permanent, full-time role involves leading a high-performing finance team, ensuring compliance, and influencing commercial activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and relevant professional qualifications, contributing to the company's financial direction and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Full membership of relevant professional body (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW).
• Substantial post-qualification experience in senior financial roles.
• Experience in a matrix management organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and management of all financial requirements.
• Shape financial direction, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Influencing

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ICAEW

Job description

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Finance Director, Corporate Functions, Milton Keynes

Client:

Network Rail

Location:

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

Brief Description

Duration: Permanent

Location: This role is based in Milton Keynes or London. It is a full-time opportunity, with flexible working patterns considered.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the strategy, planning, management, provision, and analysis of all financial requirements for the function, including commercial activity to support internal and external customers.

About the role (External)

This pivotal role will shape the financial direction of the business area, identifying risks and opportunities, embedding best practices, and ensuring robust internal controls. You'll be a key member of the leadership team, contributing to the wider business strategy while ensuring financial compliance and governance.

You will lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a trusted business partner, you'll provide insightful analysis to support investment decisions, influence commercial activity, and ensure an efficient operating model. Your leadership will ensure the finance function delivers a high-quality, responsive service to stakeholders, maintaining professional standards and reporting lines.

This role also involves building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and regulatory bodies. You'll oversee the financial system strategy, prioritising enhancements and aligning with business goals, focusing on driving change, financial improvements, reducing risk, and delivering long-term value.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to establish cross-functional relationships and drive cultural change.
• Full membership of relevant professional body (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of interacting credibly at all levels within NR and with industry stakeholders.
• Substantial post-qualification experience in senior financial roles.
• Strong influencing skills to motivate and deliver through others.
• Demonstrable strategic thinking and change leadership.

Additional requirements include:

Experience working in a matrix management organisation.

Experience within different finance disciplines within Network Rail and/or external organisations.

Regulatory accounting experience.

Other relevant professional or academic qualifications.

Please see attached job description for full details.