Financial Analysis and Reporting Lead

BT Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Bristol seeks a Financial Analysis and Reporting Lead to oversee financial accounting operations, drive reporting processes, and deliver insightful financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills, capable of managing a finance team and engaging with stakeholders. The role includes various benefits such as a bonus, health care, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

15% on target bonus

Health Care

Car Allowance

BT Pension scheme

Equal family leave

Enhanced women's health support

25 days annual leave

24/7 private virtual GP appointments

2 weeks carer's leave

World-class training and development opportunities

Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting, and management.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting operations and reporting.
• Lead planning, consolidation, and month-end close processes.
• Provide insightful financial analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

As the Financial Analysis and Reporting Lead, you will oversee the financial accounting operations and lead the planning, consolidation, and reporting processes for Network Services. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide accurate financial insights, drive performance improvements, and ensure compliance with financial controls. This role requires strong leadership to manage a collaborative finance team and deliver timely, insightful financial information that supports strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Lead the planning, consolidation, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and present financial commentary and narrative that clearly communicates key messages to leadership.
• Collaborate with central finance teams to ensure alignment and accuracy in all financial deliverables.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making and performance assessment.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and risk management.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks through effective controls and procedures.
• Champion best practices in financial reporting, driving simplification and quality improvements.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the finance team, supporting training and development.
• Act as a key finance representative in meetings and discussions, supporting the Finance Director as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting, and management within a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate financial insights and support strategic business decisions.
• Experience driving process improvements and managing organisational change effectively.

Benefits

• 15% on target bonus
• Health Care
• Car Allowance
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It\'s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women\'s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks carer\'s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.