Finance Business Partner - ESN

BT Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support the Emergency Services Network initiative. This role involves collaborating with various teams to provide financial insights, manage budgets, and enhance financial processes. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and the ability to influence stakeholders. With a flexible working model and a commitment to inclusivity, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to mission-critical communications for emergency services in the UK.

Benefits

10% annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Generous leave policies

Health support

Virtual GP

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management reporting and business partnering.
• Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sub-programmes to provide financial insights for decision-making.
• Lead financial planning and reporting for the sub-programme.

Skills

Management Reporting

Business Partnering & Consulting

Financial & Data Analysis & Insight

Forecasting, Planning & Budgeting

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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Finance Business Partner - ESN

Posting Date: 10 May 2025

Function: Finance

Unit: Business

Location: Assembly, Bristol, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive Salary + Great Benefits

Posting Date: 07/05/2025

Function: ESN Finance

Location: Bristol or London

The Emergency Services Network (ESN) is a strategic priority for BT, committed to providing mission-critical and trusted communications for Britain’s Emergency Services. ESN will be one of the most advanced Emergency Services Networks globally, replacing the Airwave network and building on EE’s existing 4G infrastructure to deliver essential voice, data, and critical communication services to 300,000 frontline emergency personnel.

As ESN Financial Business Partner, you will support the delivery of this infrastructure and program daily, partnering with the program team to meet financial plans. Key stakeholders include sub-programmes (Delivery, Service, and Commercial teams) and the Home Office.

The successful candidate must be cleared to BPSS (or equivalent) at a minimum, with potential requirement for National Security Vetting (e.g., CTC, SC, or NPPV).

What you’ll be doing

• Partner with sub-programmes to provide financial insights for strategic decision-making, managing end-to-end financials, and building stakeholder relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Lead end-to-end financial planning and reporting for the sub-programme, providing insights to inform decision-making and performance management.
• Challenge and support the programme to deliver within budget constraints.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial process efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing, including query and dispute resolution when necessary.

The skills you’ll need

• Management Reporting
• Business Partnering & Consulting
• Financial & Data Analysis & Insight
• Forecasting, Planning & Budgeting

What we would like to see on your CV

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Bold, confident thinking with a history of challenging the status quo
• Strong Data Analysis skills with proficiency in presenting findings using multiple tools
• Experience in Project Management and adaptability to changing deliverables

At BT, we foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous development. Our benefits include a 10% annual bonus, pension scheme, life assurance, flexible benefits, generous leave policies, health support, virtual GP, and more.

Flexible Working
This role offers a 3:2 flexible working model, requiring presence at the contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days.

BT has a rich heritage and is a global leader in secure connectivity and collaboration platforms, serving over 1.2 million business customers worldwide. We value diversity, inclusion, and making a positive societal impact.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those seeking flexible arrangements or requiring reasonable adjustments during the selection process. If your experience aligns with the role but not all criteria, please apply — you may be the perfect fit for this or other roles within BT.