Finance Business Partner - ESN

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an ESN Financial Business Partner, where you will play a vital role in shaping the future of emergency communications. This position involves collaborating with program teams and the Home Office to ensure financial objectives are met while implementing process improvements for efficiency. With a strong focus on data analysis and stakeholder management, you will help drive decision-making and performance management. Enjoy a flexible working model and a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive bonus scheme, pension contributions, and extensive training opportunities. This is a unique chance to make a significant impact in a crucial sector.

Benefits

10% annual bonus

BT Pension Scheme with contributions

Life assurance (4x salary)

Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work

Healthcare

Season Ticket Loan

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice

25 days annual leave

Health support including menopause and cancer screenings

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Proficient in business partnering and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights and manage end-to-end financials.
• Lead financial planning and reporting for the sub-programme.

Skills

Management reporting

Business partnering and consulting

Financial and data analysis

Forecasting, planning, and budgeting

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Finance Business Partner - ESN

Posting Date: 11 Apr 2025

Function: Finance

Unit: Business

Location: Assembly, Bristol, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive Salary + Great Benefits

Posting Date: 07/05/2025

Function: ESN Finance

Locations: Bristol or London

The Emergency Services Network (ESN) is a strategic priority for BT, aimed at providing advanced emergency communications for Britain’s emergency services, replacing the Airwave network, and leveraging EE’s 4G network to serve 300,000 frontline users.

As an ESN Financial Business Partner, you will support the delivery of this critical infrastructure, working closely with programme teams and the Home Office to meet financial objectives. You will need to be cleared to BPSS (or equivalent), with possible requirement for National Security Vetting.

Responsibilities

1. Partner with sub-programmes to provide financial insights and manage end-to-end financials.
2. Lead financial planning and reporting for the sub-programme, supporting decision-making and performance management.
3. Challenge and support the programme to stay within budget.
4. Implement process improvements for financial efficiency and accuracy.
5. Manage billing processes, including queries and disputes.

Required Skills

• Management reporting
• Business partnering and consulting
• Financial and data analysis
• Forecasting, planning, and budgeting

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive and confident in challenging the status quo
• Data analysis skills with proficiency in multiple tools
• Experience in project management and adaptability to change

Benefits

• 10% annual bonus
• BT Pension Scheme with contributions
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Family leave policies from January 2025
• Health support including menopause and cancer screenings
• Virtual GP services
• Paid carer’s leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Share schemes and retail discounts

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.

About BT

BT is a leading global communications provider with a rich heritage, serving over 1.2 million business customers worldwide. We focus on secure connectivity, collaboration platforms, and building stronger, smarter, more secure businesses. We value diversity, inclusion, and making a positive societal impact.

We welcome applications from flexible working arrangements and are committed to accessibility and reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every criterion listed.