Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst – Central Government Contracts – 12 month FTC BT Group – Bristol, England, United Kingdom Locations – Belfast, Bristol, or Birmingham – 3 days a week on site. Why this job matters The Finance Analyst plays a critical role in supporting our public sector contracts business, owning end‑to‑end finances across central government and wider public sector accounts. You'll deliver accurate reporting and forecasting, support contract governance, and partner with contract leads to drive informed commercial decisions and improve financial performance. We foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, dedicated to delivering high‑quality financial insight that enables the business to make informed decisions. What You’ll Be Doing Own the end‑to‑end finances across a selection of public sector contracts, including central government accounts. Prepare and deliver accurate monthly reporting, forecasts and analysis for your contracts. Partner with contract leads and wider functions to provide insight, challenge assumptions and support decision making. Present financial performance in month‑end reviews and contract governance forums, clearly explaining variances and drivers. Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring data integrity and timely completion of all routine finance activities. Skills and Experiences Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline. Part‑qualified or actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA). 2–3 years’ experience in a finance analyst or similar finance role. Strong analytical skills with experience in reporting, forecasting and managing end‑to‑end finances across contracts or business areas. Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships and manage stakeholders. Benefits Annual on‑target bonus 10% (personal and company multipliers) BT Pension scheme – minimum 5% employee contribution, BT 10% contribution Life Assurance Direct share scheme Exclusive colleague discounts on our premier 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 – access to 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 while 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 (excluding bank holidays), increasing with service with buy‑holiday option Volunteering days to give back to local community Brand‑new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement – My EV Our Leadership Standards Leading inclusively and safely – inspire and build trust through self‑awareness, honesty and integrity. Owning outcomes – take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation. Delivering for the customer – execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to customers and wider business. Commercially savvy – demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision‑making. Growth mindset – experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation. Building for the future – build diverse future‑ready teams where all individuals can be at their best. Additional Information We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, please apply – you may be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team. We will offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required; please inform us if needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr