Finance Apprentice

2024-08-23 | Network Rail | Milton | Keynes | United Kingdom

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Location:
Milton Keynes MK9
Finance Apprentice


Location


Milton Keynes, GB


Department Name


Finance


About Network Rail


Join Our Team at Network Rail!


Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We're also a Disability Confident Leader 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.

At Network Rail, our Finance function is key to our success. Our diverse and high-achieving team is responsible for ensuring we secure appropriate funding and get the best possible value for the money we spend, driving forward our continuing mission to transform the UK’s rail network into a world-class infrastructure.


Brief Description


Our Level 3 Finance Apprenticeship Scheme is an alternative route to university and provides a unique opportunity to understand various aspects of finance and how they all interact with the wider business. You will enjoy generous study support; with the time and space you need to complete your qualifications. Plus, you will have plenty of opportunities to put your learning into practice.

Vacancy Type: permanent

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing date: 4th September 2024

Band & Salary: £19,838 - £25,000


About the role (External)


Key accountabilities include:

First three years:

As an Apprentice you will rotate across a range of placements and a variety of departments giving you a unique experience of how finance works within Network Rail. You will support finance teams with forecasting, budgeting and analysis as well as taking the lead on meetings and reporting to senior members of the company. Combining a wide variety of live projects and off the job training you will hone your skills as a future leader.

Years 4 & 5:

From year 4 onwards, Group Finance apprentices will be able to undertake placements in our route businesses within the regions whilst studying the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification as part of Level 7 Apprenticeship.

Due to the huge amount of exposure and experience you gain in the early years of the scheme you will often be in demand to complete complex projects for finance leaders.

You will also have the support of your line manager and your apprenticeship talent coach in developing your Personal Development Plan (PDP). Our programme includes opportunities to collaborate with other apprentices and attend development days and volunteering opportunities.


Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • A* - C on your top 3 A-levels
  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 5 or higher, (must include English and Mathematics at grade 5 or higher).
  • Well-developed skills in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Strong numerical skills and ability to interpret data quickly.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • A demonstrable aptitude for problem solving and working collaboratively as a team.
  • High standard of written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and meet challenging timescales.

Desirable

  • Some finance or administration experience
  • Knowledge of financial, safety, quality, environmental, and commercial aspects


All offers are subject to pre-employment checks (BPSS and Drug & Alcohol screening).


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Finance Apprentice


Location


Milton Keynes, GB


Department Name


Finance


About Network Rail


Join Our Team at Network Rail!

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. Click here to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We're also a Disability Confident Leader 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.

At Network Rail, our Finance function is key to our success. Our diverse and high-achieving team is responsible for ensuring we secure appropriate funding and get the best possible value for the money we spend, driving forward our continuing mission to transform the UK’s rail network into a world-class infrastructure.


Brief Description


Our Level 3 Finance Apprenticeship Scheme is an alternative route to university and provides a unique opportunity to understand various aspects of finance and how they all interact with the wider business. You will enjoy generous study support; with the time and space you need to complete your qualifications. Plus, you will have plenty of opportunities to put your learning into practice.

Vacancy Type: permanent

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing date: 4th September 2024

Band & Salary: £19,838 - £25,000


About the role (External)


Key accountabilities include:

First three years:

As an Apprentice you will rotate across a range of placements and a variety of departments giving you a unique experience of how finance works within Network Rail. You will support finance teams with forecasting, budgeting and analysis as well as taking the lead on meetings and reporting to senior members of the company. Combining a wide variety of live projects and off the job training you will hone your skills as a future leader.

Years 4 & 5:

From year 4 onwards, Group Finance apprentices will be able to undertake placements in our route businesses within the regions whilst studying the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification as part of Level 7 Apprenticeship.

Due to the huge amount of exposure and experience you gain in the early years of the scheme you will often be in demand to complete complex projects for finance leaders.

You will also have the support of your line manager and your apprenticeship talent coach in developing your Personal Development Plan (PDP). Our programme includes opportunities to collaborate with other apprentices and attend development days and volunteering opportunities.


Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • A* - C on your top 3 A-levels
  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 5 or higher, (must include English and Mathematics at grade 5 or higher).
  • Well-developed skills in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Strong numerical skills and ability to interpret data quickly.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • A demonstrable aptitude for problem solving and working collaboratively as a team.
  • High standard of written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and meet challenging timescales.

Desirable

  • Some finance or administration experience
  • Knowledge of financial, safety, quality, environmental, and commercial aspects


How to apply (External)


To submit your application, click apply now. For tips to help you prepare and apply click here

We're an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone (Click here for more information). Please visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive should you require accessibility support to apply. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact Recruitment Support ([email protected])

All offers are subject to pre-employment checks (BPSS and Drug & Alcohol screening).


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