Financial Control Analyst - Capex - ESN

Why this job matters

The Emergency Services Network (ESN) is a huge strategic priority for BT and our commitment to do the best for our customer and our country.  ESN will be one of the most advanced Emergency Services Networks in the world. and BT is proud to the official supplier providing mission critical and trusted communications for Britain’s Emergency Services. The ESN will replace the existing Airwave network and building upon on EE’s existing 4G network and to provide essential new voice, data services, and critical communications services to 300,000 members of frontline emergency service users.

You will be crucial to supporting the delivery of mission critical infrastructure, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, across BT Networks and the Home Office. You will be responsible for the capex accounting, budgeting, and internal and external reporting.

The successful candidate will be cleared to BPSS (or equivalent) as a minimum.  You may even be required to undergo National Security Vetting (e.g. CTC, SC or NPPV).

What you’ll be doing

•    Production of insightful analysis on Capex, including performance to budget and outlook for review by the Financial Controller & Director
•    Running and managing the ESN depreciation model, including calculation of the depreciation accrual
•    Month end journals and processes, including refreshing ESN database and month end reporting files
•    Control ESN Capex spend to meet company objectives, unit cost risks & opportunities clearly understood. Alignment with programmes databooks
•    Ensures governance activities are processed on time and in compliance with the contract. Continuously improve ESN capex and depreciation processes, working with the Finance Business Partners and other stakeholders

The skills you’ll need

What we would like to see on your CV

•    Suitable candidates will be part qualified accountant working towards full qualifications
•    Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects
•    Comfortable working with large volumes of data
•    Possess bold and confident thinking with a proven background of challenging the status quo where appropriate
•    Background in financial reporting, analysis and systems

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 and development opportunities
•    Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
•    Discounted broadband, mobile and TV package
•    Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

Flexible Working
This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week. Requests for part time or compressed hours working would be considered.