Strategic Finance Business Partner

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Annual leave 28 days + statutory

Discounts at stations with NetworkRail

Defined benefit pension

75% off leisure train tickets

Interest-free travel loan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail in Milton Keynes is seeking a Finance Business Partner within the Financial Planning, Performance & Analysis (FPP&A) team on a 6-month secondment with the potential to go permanent. You will partner with Route Services, support 2nd line assurance, financial reporting and budgeting in a dynamic, stakeholder-focused environment.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, excellent Excel/data skills, and the ability to translate complex regulations into clear business language,

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong understanding of business needs and relevant application of accounting standards.
• Membership (Or working towards a membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA).
• Expert knowledge and experience of creating and maintaining accounts and annual budget.
• Significant experience within relevant finance disciplines.
• Strong excel skills and use of data manipulation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical accounting regulations into everyday language.
• Demonstrable effective influencing skills at a senior level.
• Significant understanding of financial control and risk.
• Excellent technical finance and accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Finance Business Partners across a range of areas, including 2nd line assurance, financial reporting and internal efficiencies reporting.
• Assist in business planning and budget preparation for Route Services.
• Communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders and provide robust challenge where needed.

Skills

Accounting standards knowledge

CIMA/ACCA membership

Budgeting experience

Excel & data manipulation

Interpersonal & communication

Financial control & risk

Stakeholder management

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Degree in finance or accounting

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Network Rail in Milton Keynes is seeking a Finance Business Partner within the Financial Planning, Performance & Analysis (FPP&A) team on a 6-month secondment with the potential to go permanent. You will partner with Route Services, support 2nd line assurance, financial reporting and budgeting in a dynamic, stakeholder-focused environment.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, excellent Excel/data skills, and the ability to translate complex regulations into clear business language,