Finance Business Partner - DLE and Housing

Job Description

Finance Business Partner – DLE and Housing

You could be perfect as our Finance Business Partner – based in Bristol, Birmingham, Belfast or London.

In this role, you will serve as a key business partner to the sales leaders and become the primary point of contact for the business.

Your responsibilities will include holding business leaders accountable for achieving their sales and profit targets. You will use financial data and insights to drive action, optimise productivity, and enhance performance on both tactical and strategic levels.

This role is crucial in supporting the customer-facing sales channel, helping them meet their financial targets in support of CPS, Business, and BT as a whole.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, we encourage you to apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion. We look forward to hearing from you!

You'll have the following responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner.
• Support the Sales Directors of the unit and their teams in all finance-related aspects.
• Produce monthly reporting packs that provide a three-way perspective, focusing on customers, products, and trading impacts.
• Improve the impact of financial reporting on the unit’s performance.
• Develop and own forward forecasting for the Forecast Outlook and MTP, taking into account Work in Progress (WIP), new deals, and customer insights on losses, churn, etc.
• Provide comprehensive product support across the business.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to ensure opportunities are logged and accurately captured in the outlook.

You'll have the following skills & experience

• Financial Analysis: Oversee and review the financial and operational analysis for the business.
• Attention to Detail: Provide in-depth commentary that reflects an understanding of the wider operating environment, demonstrating a high level of attention to detail.
• Forecasting, Planning, and Budgeting: Oversee and review forecasts/budgets at a detailed level.
• Feedback and Insight: Provide detailed feedback and insight to the business on its financial performance.
• Commercial Acumen: Possess commercial acumen to drive for the right outcome while being aware of risks.
• Growth Mindset: Demonstrate a growth mindset and the ability to think differently to solve problems and come up with new ways of working.
• Relationship Building: Ability to build strong relationships across the business while ensuring accountability for business performance.
• Qualifications: Must be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, etc.).

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 10% on target bonus
• Pension scheme, if you contribute 5%, BT contribute 10%
• Flexible benefits: cycle to work, healthcare, etc.
• Discounted BT products, retail vouchers and other great benefits

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

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.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

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.