Head of Financial Control & Analysis

Job title: Head of Financial Control & Analysis

Company: Network Rail


Job description: At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter.Scotland’s Railway is part of this large family, and it 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. 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.Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.We’re also a employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone.Brief DescriptionNetwork Rail in Scotland is part of Scotland’s Railway, with responsibility for managing a complex asset infrastructure network, with a combined annual expenditure of circa £1 billion, with 3500 employees and a diverse ecosystem of supply chain partners.We are now seeking to appoint a Head of Financial Control and Analysis with responsibility for [Financial Control of Income, Enhancements and Central Functions/Financial Reporting/Business Reporting & Analysis] to work with us to create something outstanding. Driving a high-performance culture, your creativity and innovation will help secure the future of Scotland’s Railway.As part of Network Rail’s regional finance function, you will contribute to the successful achievement of our strategic objectives and be part of a driven team at the very heart of the business whose impeccable standards ensure our ultimate success.Reporting to the Regional Finance [Management or Strategy] Director, this is a newly constituted post arising from a restructuring exercise within the Finance function that sits alongside six other Heads of Financial Control & AnalysisApplicants should be operating at or immediately below Financial Controller level and must be able to demonstrate significant experience in a complex organisational setting and have experience of driving forward business and financial plans.About the role (External)The Head of Financial Control and Analysis – Income, Enhancements and Central Functions is expected to Lead, inspire & direct the finance team that puts in to affect the financial and corporate governance processes, with specific responsibility for:· Enhancements (Spend & Delivery), Central Costs & Income· Leading the finance business partnering teams and managing the financial control, reporting, and planning activities needed to support the operations of the organisation.· Providing strategic insight, supported by robust financial and non-financial analysis to enable sound business decisions to be made.· supporting a range of critical services and dependencies that ensures that the organisation can be successful in delivery.This is an opportunity to make a real impact by shaping and influencing business decisions and planning with budgetary rigour and we are seeking candidates with a similar outlook to drive positive, demonstrable change.What you will bring to the role: –· Significant post qualification experience with relevant accounting institution (i.e. ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent).· Thorough knowledge of emerging risk management and governance procedures (incl. operating under Managing Public Money rules)· Strong demonstrable commercial experience, with an understanding of investment regulations· Significant experience in balancing stakeholder expectations against the needs and capabilities of the business and wider government.· Expansive experience within multiple financial disciplines· Strong ability to identify, evaluate and advise on alternate sources of business finance and different ways of raising finance.· Influence and lead senior stakeholders through effective conflict resolution by positive challenge.· Significant experience in influencing wider business decisions.· Experience of leading and motivating a team.· Strong ability to manage people through periods of significant changes and business pressures.The Scotland Financial Management team exists to support its business partners with quality financial analysis and insight in order they can make good business decisions that facilitates effective front-line delivery, enabling the region to put passengers first.This role is supported by, and therefore responsible for the management and development of a team of four – two senior finance business partners, one credit controller, and one finance analyst.How to apply (External)Salary: Starting at £85,395 and rising to £96,070 per annum.Network Rail Benefits –Closing date: 17.01.2025. 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.We’re dedicated to creating an and we welcome applications from everyone!Network Rail is a and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.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. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

Expected salary: £85395 – 96070 per year

Location: Glasgow

Job date: Sat, 08 Feb 2025 08:56:26 GMT

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