Network Rail has transformed its finance team to be ready for the future by developing new strategies, systems, and processes. It centralized activities, reporting, and processing while creating local business partner roles. This allows for consistent processes, quality outputs, and customer feedback. Looking ahead, Network Rail will further develop its finance team to be more transparent and accountable by devolving responsibilities, supporting major infrastructure projects, and enabling faster travel like leaving Glasgow at 6:45am and arriving in London by 9am.

1. How Network Rail has created a finance team ready for the future Patrick Butcher, Group Finance Director, Network Rail

5. Our targets for the control period

6. Our strategy for success Translated for finance Systems Processes People Corporate Strategy Stop the rot One company, one way Delivering value

9. The rise of the business partner

10. Why is this important? Quantitative skills Qualitative skills Data capture Reports Insight Impact Analysis Comfort Zone Value Influence

13. Ready for the future Birmingham New Street King’s Cross Thameslink