Why this job matters
This role is all about driving our quest for operational simplicity and efficiency. Supporting the unit to ensure resource costs are aligned to the correct workstream and that all costs are recovered appropriately, but also ensuring accurate forecasts are provided to allow effective financial and business planning.
You will skillfully streamline financial processes. You’ll have a track record of simplification, and you’ll handle budgeting, accurate forecasting of financial trends, and ensure budgets are realistic during crucial project phases.
You will also lead / support on Business Operations projects, Your can-do attitude and knack for making complex matters understandable will truly elevate our efforts to be Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. Joining us as a as a Commercial & Operations Specialist isn't just about a job – it's an opportunity to be a crucial part of our commercial transformation.
You'll gain exposure to senior leaders, make an impact on our financial landscape, and shape the trajectory of our projects.
What you’ll be doing
• Budget Management: you will ensure all resources are allocated and accounted for, in line with available budget, effective change control, risk identification and management, and providing effective and accurate reporting and analysis - critical to driving business decisions.
• Accurate Forecasting: You hold the reins of precision, ensuring monthly forecasts align with predetermined budgets. Your close collaboration with unit leads senior managers and project managers guarantees the quality and reliability of these forecasts.
• Effective Billing: You are tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that units you support wholly and efficiently recover costs in accordance with approved funding.
• Comprehensive Financial Reporting: Through close collaboration with Project Managers, you produce financial reports that are easy to understand, upholding the highest standards of accuracy.
• Proactive Risk Management: you continuously identify, track, manage, and report financial risks, issues, and opportunities, thereby fostering financial resilience.
• Business Operations – the role will require you to lead, or support on any number of business operations initiatives which may or may not be commercial in nature
The skills you’ll need
Collaboration
Agile Development
Data Modelling
Requirements Gathering
Problem Solving
Value Stream Mapping
Stakeholder Management
Systems Thinking
Business Analysis
Data Analysis
Process Design
Requirements Management
Business Partnering & Consulting
User Centred Design
Design Thinking
Decision Making
Growth Mindset
Inclusive Leadership
Our leadership standards
Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.
Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.
Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.
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.
We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
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.