Network Rail

Assistant Finance Business Partner

Recruiter
Network Rail
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
GBP 19,000.00 - 42,435.00
Posted
13 Sep 2020
Closes
26 Sep 2020
Ref
IRC2194793
Approved employers
Approved employer
Job role
Accountant
About Network Rail We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

We're passionate about phenomenal service and we ask ourselves: "what can we do to put our passengers and freight users at the centre of everything we do?" With this in mind, we pull together as one industry because we care about people and teamwork is key. For more information about Network Rail click here.

Brief Description About us

This role sits in Route Services, a business area that has been created to supply services to the routes in the safest, most cost-efficient and effective way, enabling them to benefit from economies of scale and optimised national resources.

The role

As an Assistant Finance Business Partner, you'll assist and support the provision of a comprehensive financial and management accounting service to the business areas.

This role can be based in the following locations, London, Bletchley, Birmingham, or York

About the role (External) Key Accountabilities

What will you be doing?

• Support the business teams in providing financial information as required to aid in efficiency finding.

• Assist in the analysis of periodic financial performance of individual business divisions against objectives (including budgets and forecasts).

• Prepare and distribute appropriate financial reports to budget holders to support financial control and aid performance management and target achievement.

• Support the NSC charging process to provide support and further analysis as required,

• Promulgate awareness of financial and corporate governance standards, and support and monitor compliance.

• Assist in the balance sheet provisions and detailed reconciliations on a periodic basis.

• Support the team as required, to deliver a comprehensive financial and business partnering service to the business areas.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Meet the following criteria? Apply today to join the team!

Essential

• Knowledge of current accounting standards

• Commitment to working towards an accountancy qualification

• Advanced Excel skills

Desirable

• Experience in management accounting role

• Financial management systems experience

How to apply (External) Salary: 24,000 - £26,000

Closing date: 24 September 2020 - late applications will not be accepted.
Click 'apply now' to apply.

*Please note we have adapted our recruitment processes in line with Government advice during COVID-19. Interviews will take place 'virtually' over video and for some office based roles the successful candidate may need to work from home initially using their own personal device. This guidance is subject to change, we will update you accordingly. We appreciate your understanding.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Click here for more information

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