Finance Business Partner - Private Sector

This role can be based in Birmingham, Bristol or London.

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th August 2026

Why this role matters

What you’ll be doing

As the Finance Business Partner, you will act as the financial lead for a large manufacturing organisation account, providing strategic support and ensuring strong financial governance across the contract.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading financial control, governance and performance management of the contract.
• Owning P&L and balance sheet performance, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Delivering insightful forecasting, budgeting and financial planning to support business objectives.
• Providing commercial analysis on customer profitability, ROI, pricing, offers and discounts.
• Partnering with commercial and operational teams to develop business cases and drive profitable growth.
• Supporting cost transformation initiatives and ensuring benefits are realised within financial performance.
• Managing financial risk and making informed judgements on revenue and cost recognition.
• Protecting and improving BT's commercial and contractual financial position through complex commercial negotiations and decision-making.
• Building strong relationships with senior customer and internal stakeholders, including finance leadership teams.
• Supporting debt management, cash flow performance and resolution of customer billing issues.
• Delivering clear, actionable financial insight and commentary on business performance and market dynamics.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience partnering with senior stakeholders within a complex, matrixed organisation.
• Proven experience working closely with commercial teams to deliver strong financial outcomes.

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Experience evaluating, structuring and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insight.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a keen attention to detail.
• Confidence to challenge constructively and drive innovative thinking.
• Advanced knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles and performance management.
• Experience leading financial transformation or cost optimisation initiatives.
• Understanding of the telecommunications industry and associated products and services.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders and balancing internal strategic priorities with customer requirements.

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.

You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• 10% on target annual bonus
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme

You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.

With over 180 years of heritage, BT Business has brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers in the UK

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We are Customer-First Challengers, who are Committed, Clear and Connected. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.