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ReferenceIRC427633
RecruiterNetworkrail
Industry SectorFinancial manager
SalaryNegotiable
Benefits£40,000 - £50,000
LocationsBirmingham, Rail jobs in UK, Warwickshire
Contract TypePermanent
Date Posted25 March 2010

Job Description

Department Description


Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railways. Over the next five years, we intend to invest £34.6 billion on improving and developing the rail network. From multi-billion pound schemes, such as the rejuvenation of King’s Cross station, the upgrade and expansion of Thameslink, to Europe’s largest civil engineering project - Crossrail, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures the UK has ever seen.

The Finance function is responsible for establishing Network Rail’s cash requirements through the planning process, securing the income requirements through the regulatory process and funding the Company’s borrowing requirements through the financial markets. It controls expenditure and provides clear and accurate management information. Providing value for money from suppliers through contracts and procurement the Finance function also mitigates the Company’s exposure to financial risk. In addition the function upholds sound financial control and regulation to meet all external statutory and regulatory financial reporting requirements that are expected of a major listed UK company

Brief Vacancy Description

Part of the finance team to help deliver the Signalling Power & Communications (SP&C) portfolio in LNW and Scotland on behalf of Investment Projects and Asset Management.

You will be the finance business partner to Programme Sponsors/Managers, providing them with comprehensive and quality financial support for their portfolio of works. This will include the provision of a proactive business planning, financial and management accounting service in order to support business decisions and maintain financial control.

Role Accountabilities

1. Business partner to the programme managers / sponsor teams. This includes the provision of financial advice and support so that managers are informed of and understand project, function and company finances as well as the tax implications of financial decision making in projects.
2. Manage the preparation of business plans, budgets and rolling forecast, providing specialist advice. Consolidate and challenge budget holder plan, budget submissions and rolling forecast.
3. Develop and maintain budgetary control over the programme of works by the reporting, analysis and tracking of variances, utilisation and risks/opportunities to the functional directors and managers / sponsors in an appropriate format and timely manner. Consolidate and review periodic financial results and forecasts for function to identify, monitor and manage risks, opportunities and efficiencies.
4. Manage and report on the opex cost centre performance for the programme sponsor / manager
5. Develop and maintain accounting procedures to deliver integrity of costs, income, forecasts and budgets and complete all technical accounting tasks in line with current standards and rules.
6. Liaison with the central project accounting team and the commercial & programme controls teams to drive understanding of project costs.
7. Manage the collection of key data from other functions and co-ordinate and consolidate the production of financial review packs highlighting any significant issues and trends with financial and other business results.
8. Embed corporate governance processes within projects and monitor compliance.
9. Conduct investment and other project appraisals, including business case analysis.
10. Manage the timely collection of business unit debts and payment of business unit creditors, as well as the supply of accurate periodic cash forecasts.
11. Completion of accurate periodic cash flow forecasts.
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