Finance Analyst - Central Goverment Contracts - 12 month FTC

BT Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in the UK is looking for a Finance Analyst to support public sector contracts by managing end-to-end finances. This role involves delivering accurate reporting and partnering with contract leads to enhance financial decisions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and ideally be part-qualified in a recognized accounting qualification with 2-3 years' finance experience. A remarkable package including bonus, pension, and various employee benefits is offered.

Benefits

Annual on-target bonus 10%

BT Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Exclusive colleague discounts

25 days annual leave

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a finance analyst or similar finance role.
• Experience in reporting, forecasting and managing end-to-end finances across contracts or business areas.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end finances across public sector contracts.
• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly reporting and forecasts.
• Partner with contract leads to provide insight and support decision making.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Confident communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline

Part-qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Locations - Belfast, Bristol or Birmingham 3 days a week on site.

Why this job matters

The Finance Analyst plays a critical role in supporting our public sector contracts business, owning end-to-end finances across central government and wider public sector accounts. You'll deliver accurate reporting and forecasting, supporting contract governance, and partnering with contract leads to drive informed commercial decisions and improve financial performance. We foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, dedicated to delivering high-quality financial insight that enables the business to make informed decisions.

What you'll be doing

• Own the end-to-end finances across a selection of public sector contracts, including central government accounts.
• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly reporting, forecasts and analysis for your contracts.
• Partner with contract leads and wider functions to provide insight, challenge assumptions and support decision making.
• Present financial performance in month-end reviews and contract governance forums, clearly explaining variances and drivers.
• Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring data integrity and timely completion of all routine finance activities.

Skills and experiences

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Part-qualified (or actively studying towards) a recognised accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Around 2-3 years' experience in a finance analyst or similar finance role. Strong analytical skills with experience in reporting, forecasting and managing end-to-end finances across contracts or business areas.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships and manage stakeholders.

Benefits

• Annual on-target bonus 10% (personal and company multipliers)
• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Life Assurance
• Direct share scheme
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
• My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers
• Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership
• Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service with buy holiday option
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as 'My EV'

Our leadership standards

Looking in:

• Leading inclusively and Safely I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
• Owning outcomes I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:

• Delivering for the customer I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
• Commercially savvy I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:

• Growth mindset I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
• Building for the future I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We've brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We're a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it's not just the technology that matters, it's what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.