Finance Business Partner - FTC

JavaScript enabled browser required.Finance Business Partner - FTCLocationGlasgow, GBDepartment NameScotland RegionAbout Network RailWe 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.Scotland's Railway covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services.

We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow.For more information about Network Rail click here.Brief DescriptionAs Finance Business Partner [CAPEX]you will work with the supported business leadership team, under the direction of the Senior Finance Business Partner, to proactively support and meet the finance needs of the business in order to improve business performance, in coordination with other members of the wider finance team as required.

To positively challenge Senior Leaders, budgets and business activities to enable the best business outcomes are delivered.We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people to work flexibly.*** Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months***About the role (External)Key AccountabilitiesLead and provide financial advice and guidance to senior budget holders in understanding the impact of the period results and forecasts against budgets so they can understand their business better.Be the expert in the function on accounting practices and advise on financial results and forecasts for budget holders, including preparing period accruals, transfers and adjustments to validate accounts are reflective, relevant.

Manage corporate governance throughout the cost centres they manage, conducting deep dives and reviewing compliance with financial regulations to protect the business from legal or negative consequences.Deliver expert and accurate business review information and reporting and highlight any significant issues with financial and other business results to enable informed decision making by the business area.

Engage and influence senior members of the team to help them understand their financial position and use professional expertise to guide in initiatives to improve business performance Build bottom up, detailed plans to manage and develop the production of business plans and budgets to enable good corporate governance and value add analysis for senior leadersIdentify and proactively manage commercial risks, including the financial suitability of new customers or suppliers reducing the potential risk impact on the business area and influencing decision makers.Collate, investigate and make recommendation for investment appraisals and business case analysis to aid business decisions.Model and analyse cost base and identify and drive opportunities and efficiencies to achieve area targets.Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

EssentialDemonstrate strong understanding of business needs and relevant application of accounting standardsMembership (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 budgetSignificant experience within relevant finance disciplines Strong excel skills and use of data manipulationStrong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to interpret technical accounting regulations into everyday languageDemonstrable effective influencing skills at a senior levelSignificant understanding of financial control and risk Excellent technical finance and accounting knowledgeDesirableUnderstanding of project management principles and experience of managing complex projectsMembership of a relevant accounting bodyExtensive experience of Oracle based systemsDegree or equivalent qualification in finance and accounting or business management or experienceHow to apply (External)Salary: Starting at £40,107 and rising to £45,120 per annumNetwork Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click hereClosing date: 13-04-2021. Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.

Late applications will not be accepted.Click 'apply now' to apply.This is a fixed term opportunity for 12 months.We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people to work flexibly. We welcome applications from everyone. Click here for more information.We are a Disability Confident Leader employer!All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more informationKeeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.

You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application. Due tocurrent restrictions forCOVID-19it is likely that ourprocess in dealing with your application will be delayed, howeverplease note that we arecontinuingtoconductour interviews on-line.