Finance Business Partner - 9m FTC

Salary scale: £42,796 - £47,000

Closing date - 16 April 2026

The Finance Business Partner will be an integral member of the wider Corporate Services to Commercial & Marketing team to provide financial, business partnering and management accounting services to the RDG Group of businesses and to Members. The role will be responsible for supporting the delivery of management accounts, budgeting and business forecasting reports.

The ideal person will be:

Professionally part qualified with an accounting body with relevant accounting experience and proven success in financial and management accounting roles.

Requirements:
It is essential you are able to demonstrate experience or competence in:

· Supporting the production of management accounts, budget and business forecasting reports as well as preparation of related monthly balance sheet reconciliations

· Using a finance system to post journals (accruals, prepayments, etc) and interrogate the P&L and Balance Sheets of different legal entities

· Using a cost centre structure within a management accounting environment to report on different business activities

· Project Accounting and in particular - timesheet recording and allocation of costs to projects

· Monthly billings/raising Sales Orders

· Excellent attention to detail

· Strong Microsoft Excel skills, ability to manipulate data and produce reports

· Ability to communicate articulately and efficiently with internal and external stakeholders

· Ability to contribute effectively as a team player, work in cross functional and organisational wide teams

· Ability to work independently when required

· Ability to effectively manage deadlines

· Proactive attitude and willingness to get involved in business initiatives, representing the wider finance team

· Contributing to the successful completion of the annual statutory audit by responding to audit queries in a timely and thorough manner and assisting the wider finance team in the production of the accounts where necessary.

· Providing ad hoc financial analysis in a timely manner as and when required

Benefits:
Why Work for RDG?

We offer a highly competitive package, including:

• 75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts.
• 30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
• Season ticket loan for commuting costs.
• Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
• Pension scheme – up to 11.58% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance including mental health and specialist care.
• Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes.

Career Development & Progression

You’ll be part of a team driving innovation at a national scale, with the opportunity to influence long-term ticketing strategy. This role provides real ownership, the chance to work with leading-edge technologies and partners, and visibility at senior levels across the rail industry. You’ll also gain wide exposure to transport and government stakeholders, opening up exciting development and progression opportunities within RDG.

Apply Now & Shape the Future of UK Rail

If you are interested in joining RDG we’d love to hear from you!

Click Apply now to start your application and be part of a team that is leading digital innovation in the rail industry.

Please note that we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.