Senior Business Reporting Analyst (Enterprise Risk Specialist)

Location London, GB Department Name OW Prog Mgmnt & Controls - Region (474000) G5 About Network Rail At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network. Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more! The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing. About our people and the recruitment process - We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits! • Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members. • A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train. • GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network. • Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site. • A range of Pension schemes to choose from • Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, which will be 60% office based, and enhanced family friendly support. • 5 days paid volunteering leave. • 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community. In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours. To find out more about the benefits at Network Rail, click here . We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone . For more information about Network Rail click here Brief Description Working with the Head of Risk & Assurance, you will be: • Managing the Capital Delivery (CD) top level risk register in consultation with the Director team; so that risks are current, communicated and well managed. • Supporting the key Capital Delivery quarterly governance meeting (Business Assurance Committee) in relation to compilation of meeting papers and management of actions. • Monitoring risk activities across CD to assure that process is being followed and outputs are of the right quality. • Monitoring the delivery of key governance (Project and Internal Audits) and managing the resulting actions so that they are well understood, with an accountable owner, that actions are properly closed and that senior management have visibility of delivery status. • Identifying and communicating key themes which are highlighted through our independent review processes to drive learning across CD. About The Role (External) Your Main Responsibilities will be to: • Provide comprehensive business management information, analysis and reporting service to the Infrastructure Projects Leadership team. Lead the analysis and reporting of business information for IP, sponsorship and Network Operations teams, including resources, competency, project priorities and status, finance, people issues and customer services. • Establish, manage and develop robust processes for the management and reporting of business information. Analyse business performance information to identify opportunities for improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of Planning activities. Develop innovative ways of improving the efficiency of information collection, analysis and reporting. • Liaise with IP, sponsorship, Network Operations teams, finance and HR teams to deliver periodic updates. Assess performance against plan for recoveries and income and act as system owner for the technology solutions e.g. DWWP. • Lead change projects so they are delivered on time and to agreed quality, in accordance with corporate processes, standards and guidance and in a manner that minimises disruption to business performance. • Manage the production of the ERM packs and other business management packs on a periodic basis. Review the information and provide appropriate supporting analysis to business pack owners. • Lead the development of methods, processes and tools to support statistical analysis of business performance data. • Support the provision of information to auditors/regulators as required. You Will Ideally Have (Essential) • Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject • Substantial experience of extracting information and reporting from multiple data sources • Excellent communication and analytical skills, with proven ability to present information effectively and appropriately • Good working knowledge of business planning processes What Could Set You Apart (Desirable) • Experience in business planning within Network Rail Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide. How To Apply (External) Salary: £46,701 to £55,411per annum. Closing date: 27 th August 2025. Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.Late applications will not be accepted. Click ‘apply now’ to apply. Please note this is a 6-month fixed term contract opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Click here for more information. Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone.We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com) . For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader 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. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information Some of our jobs require that candidates who receive a conditional offer undergo and pass a face-to-face drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced. Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.