Finance Manager, Rail & Third-Party Transport Strategy

Retail Human Resources plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail company in the UK seeks a financial strategist to lead financial management across rail and transport operations. This role involves managing third-party relationships, delivering insights for decision-making, and overseeing budgeting processes. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a professional accountancy qualification, and experience in change management. A competitive benefits package is included.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Maternity and adoption leave

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Proven financial analysis experience.
• Ability to engage and challenge finance and non-finance senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to drive operational outcomes.
• Manage commercial relationships with third-party operations.
• Deliver data-driven insights for commercial decisions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with international teams for knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Peer-to-peer leadership

Change management

Excel proficiency

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

A major retail company in the UK seeks a financial strategist to lead financial management across rail and transport operations. This role involves managing third-party relationships, delivering insights for decision-making, and overseeing budgeting processes. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a professional accountancy qualification, and experience in change management. A competitive benefits package is included.