Finance Placement
by Network Rail
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About Network Rail
There’s more to our organisation than you might have imagined. Although rail is a huge part of our business, we’re also one of the largest land and property owners in Britain. We manage a huge property portfolio that includes 18 of the biggest stations in Britain, the retail outlets inside them, and the small businesses that live under their arches. Sales at some of our stations have even been outperforming the high street.
We’re also behind some of the biggest, most innovative projects in the country – from the world’s largest solar bridge at Blackfriars through to electrification and HS2. Pioneers in advanced technology, our technical team invented the use of HD cameras to identify track wear-and-tear more efficiently. We’re also responsible for the 17,000km-long fibre optic network that powers our trackside signals, telephones and electrical systems. We do all this whilst maintaining safety as our number one priority.
Finance Placement
What you’ll be doing
You could be appointed as an assistant management accountant or an assistant financial accountant. You’ll carry out two placements, splitting your time equally between Milton Keynes and London.
You’ll be responsible for financial reporting and analysis work to support key decisions made within our organisation. Other key tasks include periodic accounting, project work, such as updating our training manuals, site visits, and work shadowing. At the end of your placement you’ll be asked to put together a short presentation based on your experience of the scheme.
Who you are
You have an analytical mind and a flair for financial planning. You’re enthusiastic about your work, enjoy collaborating with others and have the skills and ability to communicate with a variety of different audiences.
Why you should choose this placement
It’s a unique opportunity to experience many parts of the business, whilst making a key contribution to important projects and decisions. Many students go on to make successful applications to the graduate scheme and now hold senior positions within the finance team.
Where you’ll be based
London & Milton Keynes
Entry requirements
You must be in your penultimate year and be on course to achieve at least a 2:2.
How to apply
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