Finance Business Partner

About Network Rail

We get people where they need to be, whether they are commuting to work, visiting friends or family, or going for a night out.

We make millions of lives better every day and have a vital job in driving the economy and prosperity of the nation!

Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country's biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us.

We're also changing our organisation to put the passenger at the heart of everything we do, to make our people even prouder to work for us and to be recognised as a true leader in our industry.

In joining Network Rail, you're not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain's best employers.

Does this sound like a team you'd love to be a part of?

Brief Description

Due to recent internal progressions within our Finance team, we're excited to offer a new opportunity to join Network Rail as a Finance Business Partner. This role serves as an excellent gateway into our Finance function - ideal for individuals looking to develop their career within one of the UK's most vital organisations. You'll play a key part in supporting business decision-making, providing financial insight, and helping deliver value across our Works Delivery function. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to both finance and the wider business, with clear pathways for professional growth and progression across Network Rail.

About the role (External)

Role and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Partner with operational and project teams to provide financial advice, guidance, and analysis that supports effective decision-making.

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasts, and performance analysis.

• Challenge and support budget holders to ensure robust financial management and value for money.

• Develop a deep understanding of business drivers, risks, and opportunities to influence financial and operational outcomes.

• Support the annual business planning, budgeting and reforecast processes.

• Identify and implement improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Ensure financial governance, compliance, and control standards are maintained in line with Network Rail policies.

• Work collaboratively with other Finance teams and stakeholders to share best practice and drive continuous improvement.

About You

• Is part-qualified or qualified in a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA), or has equivalent experience.

• Has strong analytical and excel skills and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insight.

• Can build effective relationships with non-financial stakeholders and communicate complex information clearly.

• Have demonstrable effective influencing skills at a senior level

• Is proactive, curious, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

• Thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in contributing to the success of a national organisation.

• Significant experience in within relevant financial disciplines

• Understanding of project management principles and experience of managing complex projects

• Experience of Oracle based systems

• Degree or equivalent qualification in finance and accounting or business management or experience

How to apply (External)

Salary and benefits:

• Salary of £43,588-£51,719 (Band 4C) depending on skills, qualifications and experience

• 28 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

• My benefits - Our discounted online shopping site

• A range of discounted offers including, healthcare offers - cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits

• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets

• A choice of contributory pension schemes

• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community

This is a 12-month Fixed-term contract opportunity

**Please note that the advert closes on the 14 November 2025 and late applications will not be considered **

Oh, and by the way ...

We care deeply about welcoming people no matter where they're from, how old they are or what disability they may have. We encourage applications from every age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or caring responsibility. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you!

We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential skills and experience detailed above. Network Rail positively embraces flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life. We will consider all flexible working applications.

Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.

If you like the sound of all that, we'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you need an alternative method of applying, please contact Laura Liddle at Laura.liddle@networkrail.co.uk