Financial Consultant

Financial Consultant

Posted 1 day ago by HAYS

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, UK

Summary: The Financial Consultant role involves supporting a leading Train Operating Company during a significant transition period. The consultant will focus on financial planning, governance, and the demobilisation process. This position requires collaboration with finance and non-finance teams to enhance financial controls and drive efficiency. The role is ideal for a qualified accountant with experience in the rail industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading on financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis
  • Supporting the FD and other finance professionals with variance analysis and insights
  • Oversee and enhance financial controls, audit readiness and compliance frameworks
  • Partner with non-finance teams and stakeholders to drive cost efficiency and revenue optimisation
  • Be the key point of contact for the demobilisation process (contract close etc)

Key Skills:

  • Fully qualified accountant
  • Proven experience working for a UK Train Operating Company
  • Strong understanding of rail contracts and frameworks
  • Ability to engage with senior stakeholders

Salary (Rate): £650.00 Annual

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Your new company
I am seeking an experienced Financial Consultant to support a leading Train Operating Company during a critical period of change and transition. You will play a part in ensuring that the reporting, governance and demobilisation process is complete.
Your new role

  • Leading on financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis
  • Supporting the FD and other finance professionals with variance analysis and insights
  • Oversee and enhance financial controls, audit readiness and compliance frameworks
  • Partner with non-finance teams and stakeholders to drive cost efficiency and revenue optimisation
  • Be the key point of contact for the demobilisation process (contract close etc)
What you'll need to succeed
  • Fully qualified accountant
  • Proven experience working for a UK Train Operating Company
  • Strong understanding of rail contracts and frameworks
  • Ability to engage with senior stakeholders
What you'll get in return
  • Opportunity to work on a high profile rail transformation programme
  • Long-term contract with the potential to support other parts of the business
What you need to do now
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