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About Network Rail...
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Some of our great benefits:
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
Defined benefit pension scheme
75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
Plus more....
Vacancy Details
Duration:
2 x 16-month FTC (1st December 2026 to 31st March 2028) 1 supporting Engineering Services Capex and the other role supporting supporting Business Services and National Programmes capex
Our Business Services and National Programmes portfolios deliver investment across a diverse range of projects, from facilities and training assets to business systems and wider strategic programmes.
Engineering Services delivers a diverse portfolio of investment in engineering, technology and infrastructure, developing and improving the assets, systems and technical capabilities that support the safe and efficient operation of the railway
Location: Please note the 2 x 16-month FTC's location can be QMK/Birmingham/ Manchester with expectation of weekly travel to QMK
Band & Salary: Band 4C, £43,588 - £53,167
About the role
What does the average day look like?
- Partnering with stakeholders to understand business priorities and provide clear, commercially focused financial advice.
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and periodic financial reviews, providing insight into performance, trends and future outlook.
- Providing clear analysis of financial performance, variances, risks and opportunities, translating financial information into actionable business insight.
- Challenging assumptions and constructively influencing stakeholders to improve the quality of financial and commercial decision-making.
- Supporting effective management of costs, CAPEX, investment and business cases, where relevant.
- Applying sound technical accounting knowledge, including understanding of accruals, prepayments, provisions, capitalisation and appropriate accounting treatment.
- Supporting the month-end and year-end accounting processes, ensuring financial entries are accurate, appropriately supported and reflect the underlying business activity.
- Maintaining an appropriate understanding of accounting standards, financial controls and company accounting policies, escalating more complex technical matters where specialist advice is required.
- Ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and appropriately controlled, working with stakeholders to resolve issues and improve underlying processes.
- Identifying and communicating emerging financial risks and opportunities and working with stakeholders to address them proactively.
Your experience and skills
Who are we looking for?
Meet the essential criteria/ Apply today to join our team!
What we are looking for
Essential
- 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) or equivalent experience
- Expert knowledge and experience of capital project delivery
- 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
What could make you stand out
Desirable
The roles will interviewed as a pool and specific roles will be offered based on candidates suitability to the business needs.
Contact: RSRescourcing@networkrail.co.uk if you have any questions or reasonable adjustments.