BUSINESS FUNCTION: Finance

GRADE: ML2/SB1



SALARY:
£48,048 to £59,514 per annum

ROLE TYPE: Hybrid

HOURS: 37 per week

Are you ready to make a difference in financial planning and analysis?

If this sounds like ‘your thing’, we’re excited to welcome you on board as the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. This is a unique opportunity to join Northern in a new role that will manage Financial Planning & Analysis; you’ll be at the front of financial support, offering a unique opportunity to effect change and impact what we do and how we do.

The Finance Team is transforming how we support our business. As the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager you’ll get a central view of the whole of Northern, handling the consolidation of financial results, budgets & forecasts to drive efficiencies, improve reporting processes and support continuous improvement. The quality and accuracy of your reporting and evaluation will ensure strategic decisions are made off the back of sound financial information, adding value to both the finance team and the wider business.

What you do will go beyond routine tasks; you’re setting the direction for our future financial practices. You’ll be at the forefront of managing stakeholder expectations whilst handling financial volumes, showcasing efficiency and attention to detail as our priority.

Innovation and continuous improvement are central to this position. You’ll be managing key financial duties such as budget and forecast consolidation, reporting improvements, and regulatory submissions. You’ll also collaborate with the Head of Financial Planning, creating strategic partnerships that cultivate a robust and efficient financial support system.

Key

responsibilities:


As the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, be prepared for a multifaceted and demanding role. Here is a snapshot of what your day-to-day activities could include:

• Consolidate accurate and timely financial information and KPIs each period-end
• Consolidate and present detailed budgets and forecasts to The DfT / RNP
• Direct on reporting improvements to reduce report production time across the financial planning team
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies across the business through in-depth analysis to drive better decisions at senior levels within the business
• Provide central support for the production of business cases for new management initiatives
• Ensure timely and accurate submissions to regulatory bodies, including ONS, HMRC, and RDCO
  
  

About you:

You’ll be an essential part of the finance world. Your capacity to handle financial duties with efficiency and attention to detail is driven by a collaborative attitude that enables you to support at every level. This support extends beyond basic assistance, promoting operational efficiency and a smooth financial function through your excellent analytical and communication skills. Your flexible approach excels in managing core financial activities.

We’re also looking for the following:

• A qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant
• Experience in the provision and analysis of accurate, timely financial information
• Highly motivated and flexible to work across a wide spectrum of financial activities
• IT literate, able to use Excel with strong attention to detail
• Strong team player and a good all-round communicator with solid verbal and written skills
• Able to communicate effectively with different stakeholders and build good working relationships
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to juggle different priorities with good time management skills and an efficient approach to workloads
  
  

Join us and be part of an organisation committed to making a difference. Apply now to embark on a fulfilling career journey with Northern.

Our Benefits:

Because we value our people and reward hard work, we’ve created a benefits package that we think you’ll love. So, you’ll be able to make the most of:

• Opportunities to progress and grow - including comprehensive training schemes and a range of online learning courses.
• Free Travel on Northern services - everyone who works at Northern, plus their partners/spouses and dependents, can travel for free right across our full network of services. *Certain eligibility criteria will apply.
• 75% discount with other Train Operating Companies - after 1 year with us, you’ll also get discounted travel on many other rail services in the UK and Europe.
• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme - you’ll rarely find a pension as good as a Northern pension, and we top up your pension with a generous 1.5 times your contribution.
• Maternity and Paternity Benefits - we go above and beyond the standard, and mums can enjoy 9 months’ maternity leave on full pay while dads can make the most of 2 weeks’ paternity leave on full pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme - advice, support and useful information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on everything from family issues to lifestyle matters.
• Exclusive benefits with Northern Perks - enjoy retail discounts, instant vouchers, cashback, wellbeing support and much more.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - if you join us at Manager or Executive level or above, you can use your salary to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year.
  
  

You can find out more here .

About Northern

Connecting millions of people and communities across the North is our mission. With 2,500 trains a day, we connect people to jobs, friends, family, and the wonders of the North.

We're improving rail travel, enhancing the experience on board and at stations. Customers are at the heart of our business as we improve performance and create a better way to go.

We're driving economic value and sustainable growth for the North and its people. Our commitment to the environment means reducing our impact and enhancing the world around us.

Make a difference. Make it last. Make it easy. Make it happen. Make it yours. These are our values.

Ready to make them yours? Join us on this journey.

Please note that Northern reserves the right to close recruitment for this role before the published closing date if high volumes of applications are received.

However, if you miss the application window for this particular role, please keep checking back for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for great people to join the Northern Team!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We also have Disability Confident status, which means we’re committed to making the most of the talents that disabled people can bring to the workplace.