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Vacancy: Finance Business Partner
Location: London, Stratford Place or York, George Stephen House
Salary: £43,588 to £50,018
Role Type: Permanent
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Brief Description:
The Renewals and Minor Enhancements organisation is made up of 4 disciplines that lead the regions' capital renewals. A new role has been created within the team for a Financial Business Partner, supporting a portfolio delivering in excess of £100m of capital projects per annum. Projects within the portfolio range from £1m to £30m and can vary in size from Liverpool Street Station roof replacement to an embankment renewal. The role predominantly business partners the programme managers and the senior finance business partners of all 4 disciplines, covering both capital and operational expenditure.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities:
1. Lead and provide financial advice and guidance to senior budget holders in understanding the impact of the period results and forecasts against budgets.
2. Be the expert in accounting practices and advise on financial results and forecasts for budget holders, including preparing period accruals, transfers, and adjustments.
3. Manage corporate governance throughout the cost centres, conducting deep dives and reviewing compliance with financial regulations.
4. Deliver expert and accurate business review information and reporting, highlighting any significant issues with financial and other business results.
5. Engage and influence senior members to help them understand their financial position and guide initiatives to improve business performance.
6. Build detailed plans to manage and develop business plans and budgets.
7. Identify and proactively manage commercial risks, including the financial suitability of new customers or suppliers.
8. Manage the performance of central accounting functions to deliver efficient and effective accounting services.
9. Collate, investigate, and make recommendations for investment appraisals and business case analysis.
10. Model and analyse cost base and identify opportunities and efficiencies to achieve area targets.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential:
* Strong understanding of business needs and relevant application of accounting standards.
* Membership (or working towards a membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent experience.
* Expert knowledge and experience of creating and maintaining accounts and annual budgets.
* 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.
Desirable:
* Understanding of project management principles and experience of managing complex projects.
* Membership of a relevant accounting body.
* Extensive experience of Oracle-based systems.
* Degree or equivalent qualification in finance and accounting or business management.
Don't meet every requirement?
Research suggests that individuals from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet all the listed criteria. We encourage you to apply for this role. If this isn't the job for you, there may be other roles available in the wider team.
How to apply (External)
Salary: £43,588 to £50,018
Closing date: 11th February 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.
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Require any adjustments?
We are here to support you through every step of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please contact Mark Holt (Resourcing Business Partner) at mark.holt@networkrail.co.uk. You can also visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive test results will be securely held on the Sentinel database, and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety-critical role will be enforced. #J-18808-Ljbffr