Senior Finance Business Partner

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their Property Finance team. This role is pivotal in shaping financial support for new property developments and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will engage with stakeholders at all levels, manage budgets, and drive cost-saving initiatives. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact the railway sector. If you are passionate about finance and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days)

Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on train tickets

Interest-free travel loans for season tickets

Volunteer leave to support community engagement

Qualifications

• Experience in complex financial environments and managing risks.
• Proven ability in budget management and governance.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and review financial results and forecasts.
• Manage budgets and influence stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Control

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Technical Financial Knowledge

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Membership in Relevant Accounting Body (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW)

Job description

About Network Rail

Join Our Team at Network Rail!
Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country.

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

Brief Description

Vacancy Details

• Duration: Permanent
• Location: This role can be based at either London Waterloo or The Quadrant:MK, with consideration for other NR locations. Full-time, flexible working patterns considered.
• Band & Salary: 3C £55,596 - £63,797 (Subject to experience)
• Closing date: 22nd of May 2025. Applications may close early based on volume. Late applications may not be accepted.
• Next Steps: Interviews scheduled for 9th of June 2025, depending on business requirements.

About the role (External)

About the team

Property is central to Network Rail's ambition: "to provide a safe, reliable and efficient railway fit for the 21st century." Our portfolio includes project support, workspaces, town planning, land strategy, and commercial income generation through retail, business space, and developments with partners.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the Property Finance team, supporting a new property developments joint venture and overseeing management accounting for Property Sales & Developments.

Who are we looking for?

The Senior Finance Business Partner is a vital role within the Property finance team. This position offers a chance to shape finance support for the new venture and manage financial operations related to property sales and developments.

What does the average day look like?

You will consolidate and review financial results and forecasts, provide technical advice, ensure compliance with accounting standards, oversee accounts and analyses, and prepare business plans and budgets. You will also evaluate cost and income drivers, influence stakeholders, manage budgets, champion cost-saving initiatives, and collaborate with senior leaders on strategic opportunities.

Essential Criteria

• Membership (or working towards) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW) or equivalent experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across all levels, including customers, third-party representatives, and business leaders.
• Relevant experience in complex financial environments, managing risks, financial control, and forward planning.
• Proven ability in budget management, governance, and understanding of commercial and financial landscapes.
• Experience managing ambiguity and making informed decisions.
• Strong technical financial and accounting knowledge applicable in a complex, commercial setting.
• Degree-level education in a relevant discipline or demonstrable equivalent experience.

How to apply (External)

Additional Information...

Contact: Carla Gooch and Amy Chalk at [e-mail] and [e-mail]

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone. We are a Disability Confident Leader and will adapt processes to support applicants with disabilities. All disabled applicants meeting the criteria will be interviewed.

Applicants should demonstrate awareness of our Safety Vision.

For accessibility support, contact [e-mail].

BPSS

As part of the UK Government, Network Rail complies with BPSS checks, including eligibility to work in the UK, employment history, and criminal record checks. For details, visit the UK Government BPSS webpage.

We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, employment status, trade union membership, or other factors.

Some of our great benefits:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with buy/sell options
• Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 75% subsidy on train tickets
• Interest-free travel loans for season tickets
• Volunteer leave to support community engagement