Finance Business Partner Analyst - ESN

Position: Finance Business Partner Analyst - ESN (Fixed Term Contract)
# Finance Business Partner Analyst - ESN (Fixed Term Contract)
Job Req  Date: 20 Feb 2026

Function:
Finance Unit: UK Business

Location:

Assembly, Bristol, United Kingdom Salary:
Competitive, plus great benefits
** Location –
** Bristol or London   Fixed term role till 31st March 2027   ##
** Why this job matters
** As an ESN Finance Analyst, the role holder will support the delivery of ESN business unit financial plans by owning and driving the billing and revenue recognition.

This role plays a key part in the progress of business unit growth through supporting the finance business partners in the provision of analytical and financial support for the ESN Programme.

The role has some external/customer visibility and therefore an important skill is in keeping ESN business and Customer needs connected. Clear communication and timely resolution of billing queries are critical to maintaining a consistent, well‑coordinated programme.

ESN finance look after the end-to-end financials of this high-profile contract; ESN is a critical national infrastructure project and sits on the list of highest priority contracts for BT.You will be required to undergo National Security Vetting to BPSS level.##
** What you’ll be doing
*** Produce monthly financial deliverables in line with agreed timetable, with focus on invoicing. Support the preparation of management accounts reporting to various stakeholders.
* Contributes to establishing relationships with stakeholders (including Networks, Business and HO) and supports the provision of finance business partnering to various sub programmes of ESN.
* Supports delivery of financial planning processes for the programme, providing input and insight to inform business partnering activities, and enabling effective business strategy development, decision making and performance management.
* Generating insights from analysis of cost and volumes data, to evaluate strategic impacts on the business.
* Supporting Opex, Capex, Balance sheet, Cash deliverables including ensuring financial standards and audit compliance.
* Understand, clarify, improve, reduce, and otherwise remove, internal trading including recharges.
* Ad hoc support to Finance Business Partnering team, driving improvement initiatives.##
** What we would like to see on your CV
*** Hold a part or fully qualified accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
* Proven experience working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
* Be highly analytical and a proficient MS Excel user (VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables as a minimum)
* Have proven problem solving skills and experience working within a changing environment
* Experience working in a contract accounting /Telco environment would be highly preferred##
** The skills you’ll need
** Accounting Principles Financial Controls, Compliance & Risk Business Partnering & Consulting Forecasting, Planning & Budgeting Financial & Data Analysis & Insight
** Benefits
* * At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.
• 10% on target annual bonus   
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%  
• X4 Salary Life Assurance  
• Huge range of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice  
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service  
• From January 2025, 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.  
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.  
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues  
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave   
• World-class training…