The Role
Provides subject-matter expertise for finance systems, resolves system issues, manages integrations, develops financial models and reporting tools, and supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Leads finance system improvements, automation, and related projects while advising stakeholders and senior leaders on financial matters. The role requires qualified accountancy credentials, advanced Excel skills, strong analytical ability, and effective communication.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a Systems Accountant and Financial Modeller to join WM Trains.
Working as the subject matter expert for key finance systems, you will drive system improvements, ensure data integrity, provide financial modelling and analytical support across the business.
Partnering with finance teams, budget owners and external providers, you will lead process enhancements and deliver valuable insights that support decision-making.
This is a varied and impactful role that combines finance systems expertise with commercial and strategic support.
Working as the subject matter expert for key finance systems, you will drive system improvements, ensure data integrity, provide financial modelling and analytical support across the business.
Partnering with finance teams, budget owners and external providers, you will lead process enhancements and deliver valuable insights that support decision-making.
This is a varied and impactful role that combines finance systems expertise with commercial and strategic support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert support for finance systems, resolving issues and managing system integrations.
- Develop and maintain financial models, reporting tools, and planning systems, including Oracle EPBCS.
- Drive improvements and automation across finance systems, processes, and reporting.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to inform business decision-making.
- Lead finance system projects and provide technical financial guidance to stakeholders across the business.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA).
- Experience in financial systems, financial modelling, and commercial or analytical finance roles.
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to develop and maintain complex financial models.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills, with the ability to identify and implement efficiencies.
- Highly skilled in communication and stakeholder engagement, with a proven ability to influence senior leaders and convey complex financial matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
To ensure continuity and an effective delivery of service, successful candidates will be required to commit to a minimum 14-month period in role after achieving competence. This also includes existing colleagues who move by internal promotions and transfers. This time allows our future colleagues to support personal career development by allowing time to build strong knowledge and expertise.
Benefits
- Salary of up to £70,000 dependent on experience.
- A defined benefit pension from day 1 – one of the best in the UK.
- Free travel on all London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway services for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
- 75% off all other train operating companies for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
- 8 Friends and Family Day passes to gift per annum on our network.
- A 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- A confidential employee benefit that supports you with personal or work-related issues affecting your home life, work life, health, or wellbeing
- Our cycle to work scheme with Evans Cycles.
- A retail discount portal- offering savings, discounts and cashback at over 800 retailers and restaurants.
About
London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway operate rail services across the Midlands, the Northwest and London, with Birmingham at the heart of our network. West Midlands Railway provides most of the local services across the region, offering direct connections to towns and cities including Redditch, Stratford‑upon‑Avon, Worcester, Hereford, Shrewsbury, Telford and Northampton. Our London Northwestern Railway brand serves the route between London and Liverpool via key locations such as Crewe, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and Northampton. On 1st February 2026, London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway entered public ownership and both services are now part of WM Trains Limited operated by DFTO. Our mission remains unchanged: to provide a safe, comfortable and reliable service for passengers across 235 miles of track and 150 stations, from London to Liverpool and Hereford to Lichfield. We expect over 80 million journeys to be made this year, that’s more than 1,252 services every day, and we remain committed to delivering the rail experience our passengers expect.
Skills Required
- Qualified Accountant with CIMA, ACA, or ACCA qualification
- Experience in financial systems, financial modelling, and commercial or analytical finance roles
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to develop and maintain complex financial models
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including influencing senior leaders
- Ability to explain complex financial matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders
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The Company
What We Do
WM Trains Limited, operating as West Midlands Trains, is a British state-owned train operating company. It runs commuter and local services across the West Midlands and on the West Coast Main Line, connecting London, the Midlands, and the North West.
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