BT Group, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Why this job matters

This role will be responsible for managing multiple contracts within the Public Safety & Justice Sector at BT Group. PS&J is a vertical within the Public Sector unit that covers a varied range of contracts, with customers including the Home Office, Ministry of Justice, local Police forces and Fire services. It will manage the finances across these contracts, ensuring accurate P&Ls and balance sheets are maintained and the relevant accounting standards are adhered to. The role has a broad stakeholder base which requires concise and timely interaction to drive maximum value for BT Group and the customer. Insightful forecasting and reporting are crucial to support profitable growth of high value Government customers.

This role can be based in Bristol, London, Birmingham or Manchester, with a flexible work arrangement of three days a week in office and two days a week from home.

What You’ll Be Doing

Contract Accounting Finance Specialist for PS&J contracts – driving profitable change for the short, medium and long term

• Ensure financial control of the contract
• Contract is suitably accounted through the contract accountant
• Provide support and insight on customer profitability, ROI / Offers / Discounts
• Provide P&L and BS control, bad debt / CF billing
• Influence Strategic direction and support execution
• Drive Cost Transformation agenda following through to P&L
• Lead interface for 3rd party costs/ RA where it is customer specific
• Debt collection and resolve customer specific billing issues (value channel specifically)
• Provide financial planning and analysis to the business
• Manage financial risk as a result of the utilisation of a number of billing platforms and ledgers e.g. GS product, B&PS Product and managed contracts which would be one of the most complex ledger and billing structures in the group
• Own any judgement calls made on a contract in terms of recognition of cost or revenue in line with the appropriate accounting standards
• Deal with complex commercial situations day in day out to either protect BT’s contractual financial position or improve BT’s financial position
• Financial Analysis: Oversee and review the financial and operational analysis for the business. Develop complex business cases that may impact numerous parts of the business.
• Provide in‑depth commentary that reflects understanding of wider operating environment
• Forecasting, Planning and Budgeting: Oversee and review forecast/budget at detailed level, demonstrating an understanding of their inter‑relationship.
• Provide detailed feedback and insight to the business on its financial performance.
• Anticipate BT’s risk across the business and plan for appropriate insurance

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant senior stakeholder and business partnering experience – working within highly matrixed environments
• Understand the way to evaluate and negotiate the commercial aspects of contracts
• Ability to interpret financials into meaningful insight, to inform decision making
• Be willing to voice an opinion and look at the “art of the possible”. Must be able to create a clear vision, delivering against key metrics
• Demonstrates an extremely high level of analytical capability
• Leverages knowledge from multiple functional areas and anticipates impact of future requirements
• Understands and consistently applies an advanced knowledge and understanding of company financial statements and accounting principles
• Oversee and review the forecast/budget at detailed level, demonstrating an understanding of their inter‑relationship
• Provide detailed feedback and insight to the business on its financial performance

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
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV’

EEO Statement

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.