Strategic Finance Lead – Rail & Growth

First Trenitalia West Coast Rail; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail company is seeking a Lead Finance Analyst in Birmingham. This role focuses on leading a team to deliver financial insights, managing forecasting, and ensuring compliance. Applicants should be fully qualified accountants with strong Excel and analytical skills. This position offers a supportive environment with substantial benefits including a final salary pension and extensive holiday leave.

Benefits

Final salary pension

Free travel on Avanti West Coast

Privilege Travel card

30+ days holiday

Qualifications

• Professional expertise: fully qualified accountant.
• Strong technical foundations in accounting principles.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Finance Analysts to achieve performance.
• Review and consolidate financial planning and reporting.
• Produce accurate reports with meaningful commentary.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

SAP or similar systems

Communication

Education

CIMA/ACCA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

A leading rail company is seeking a Lead Finance Analyst in Birmingham. This role focuses on leading a team to deliver financial insights, managing forecasting, and ensuring compliance. Applicants should be fully qualified accountants with strong Excel and analytical skills. This position offers a supportive environment with substantial benefits including a final salary pension and extensive holiday leave.