What you'll be doing
1. Oversee financial accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
2. Lead the planning, consolidation, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
3. Prepare and present financial commentary and narrative that clearly communicates key messages to leadership.
4. Collaborate with central finance teams to ensure alignment and accuracy in all financial deliverables.
5. Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making and performance assessment.
6. Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and risk management.
7. Identify and mitigate financial risks through effective controls and procedures.
8. Champion best practices in financial reporting, driving simplification and quality improvements.
9. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the finance team, supporting training and development.
10. Act as a key finance representative in meetings and discussions, supporting the Finance Director as needed.
The skills you'll need
11. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
12. Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting, and management within a complex, fast-paced environment.
13. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
14. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
15. Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate financial insights and support strategic business decisions.
16. Experience driving process improvements and managing organisational change effectively.
Benefits
17. 15% on target bonus
18. Health Care
19. Car Allowance
20. BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
21. 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.
22. Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
23. 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
24. 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
25. 2 weeks carer’s leave
26. World-class training and development opportunities
27. Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.