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There are two things that we want to share with anyone considering joining us.

Firstly, we’ve got big ambitions for our colleagues and the future of the organisation. These include our vision that inclusion and accessibility drive every conversation we have and every decision we make. We want our workforce to fully represent the communities and customers we serve, because a diverse business is a better business. We value every colleague, their diversity and the contribution that they make. When we say you’re welcome at BT, we really mean it.

Secondly, the one thing the pandemic has taught us is that a lot of current and future colleagues, where and when possible, want to embrace hybrid working. Therefore, we are introducing smart working at BT. Smart working means having the flexibility to choose, as a team, how and where you work depending on your team’s deliverables and needs; when you are at your shared core location to connect with others and when not. It may not be for every role, and, as part of the recruitment process, you’ll have the chance to discuss smart working and how it might work for the job you are applying for.

About this role

This role will own and drive the month end close of both Networks and Digital units (combined c. £2.4bn) opex to tight deadlines and in line with BT Group policy and requirements. They will lead on the communication and explanation of the results to the CFO, Financial Controller and Senior Manager - Financial Reporting, ensuring that business drivers for financial outcomes are understood and articulated.

They will need to manage, lead and coach the GFSS team (dotted-line DRs), utilising this team to produce all ‘first-pass’ reporting and provide a layer of integrity and review over all areas of responsibility.  They will need to work with unit reporting leads and unit Business partners to drive improvements in insight and explanations on variances. Enabling “So-what” discussions that drive value for BT is critical in this role. The role will have significant exposure to Group Finance, Finance Directors, CFO and a wide range of individuals across the team, making relationship building a key requirement for the role holder.  This role will need to working closely with our Finance Transformation team to enable and implement the changes required to deliver our transformation vision for finance. 

Additionally, they will ensure the integrity of the financial reporting and understand complex accounting scenarios to ensure correct accounting in line with the BT Group Accounting Manual (IFRS). They will also own the delivery of adhoc reporting (eg Business Partner generated, regulatory reporting for OFCOM or audit queries) and identify opportunities for cross Technology Units reporting standardisation and simplification. Act as a Business Partner for HR and Finance delivering reporting and forecasting. Also ensuring integrity of OUC/Profit Centre structure/hierarchy.

You'll have the following responsibilities

• Own all month-end Technology Units P&L reporting, to both BT group, Technology internal and other stakeholders.

• Responsible for managing GFSS support (GFSS to perform first pass) to deliver an overall position that is reviewed and submitted within deadlines and to a high standard, being the backbone of a strong ICOFR control environment.

• Oversee GFSS consolidation of Technology Units month-end Income statement results, responsible for the overall position, including providing support to units to ensure close of books.

• Manage and coach GFSS finance analysts supporting income statetment and ensuring they are focused on the right topics, help drive the improvement agenda and encouraging greater integration of GFSS teams with business partner teams.

• Be an advocate for change - lead transformational activity by driving continual improvement.  Be an active contributor to the Making Finance Brilliant (MFB) programme to ensure smooth transition to new SAP ERP system and process/ICOFR controls.

• Lead Technology Unit cost transformation reporting including providing support for unit CT reporting, TLC/TLR and specifics.

• Business partner and P&L ownership for Finance, HR and Central cost centres.

• Responsible for coordinating P&L data requests by auditors (PBC lists monitoring and ensuring all items were provided to the auditors in time)

• Pay lead (key contact for Technology Units on pay queries)

• Responsible for management reporting system structure matters and keeping them up to date (hierarchy, Profit Centres, Cost Centres, new GL accounts etc).  Includes ACG forum (or equivalent) attendance (with GFSS support)

You'll have the following skills & experience

• Fully qualified accountant / Further qualification to support specialism (.e.g. ACA, CIMA, ACCA, IIA, CISA, ACT, CTA, MCT, IR Society Certificate or equivalent), or exceptionally equivalent experience.

• Experience across a wide range of finance disciplines (desirable)

• Experience working cross-borders with shared services, ideally in a matrix or larger organisation

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Experience managing a team is an advantage, as well as managing and influencing peers

• A track record of effectively influencing stakeholder requirements 

• Strength of driving a customer centric approach in all financial processes. 

• Experience of financial management and delivery of improved financial performance.

• Strategic capability and commercial awareness

• Collaborative approach to problem solving.

Benefits

So, now the good part! 

• When you’re ready to come back (after this has all blown over!), we ask for an average of 2-3 days a week. 

• 25 days’ annual leave (not including bank holidays).

• Share option and pension scheme programmes.

•       10% on target annual bonus

•       10% employer pension contribution

• Flexible benefits to fit around you (private health care, dental care, ride to work scheme).

• Flexible, family-friendly working hours (cos 9-5 is just a bit old school, isn’t it?).

•       Discounts on BT / EE

About BT

BT has a key role in British society, fostering change and leading technology innovation. From delivering the Olympics, to supporting the emergency services, to investing more into research than any other UK technology company, we take pride in everything we do - and in the people who work here.

We're now a global company operating at the forefront of the information age, employing 90,000 people in 180 countries. And we're on a mission. Guided by our core values of Personal, Simple and Brilliant our goal is to help customers, communities and businesses overcome barriers and release their potential.

So, if you're interested in the power of potential, why not join us today and release yours? You can read more here about what it's like to work at BT

How to Apply

It's easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by step process. Don't worry if you need to make changes - you'll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We look forward to receiving your application!