Contract Analyst

Job description

Join BT Business' Contract Management Office as a Contract Specialist supporting the commercial performance and governance of high-profile contracts. This role sits at the intersection of commercial analysis, contract management and regulatory reporting, with a particular focus on Qualifying Defence Contracts (QDCs) and compliance with Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCR). Working closely with Finance, Programme, Project Controls and customer stakeholders, you'll provide commercial insight, analyse contract performance and ensure contractual reporting obligations are delivered accurately and on time. Whilst contract management experience is valuable, this role is primarily focused on reporting, governance and commercial performance analysis rather than contract negotiation or procurement activities. You must either hold or be eligible for SC level clearance (at least five years continuous living in the UK) for this role. What you’ll be doing - Monitoring contract performance against approved cost baselines and identifying cost and resource variances. - Producing accurate monthly commercial, financial and performance reports for internal and external stakeholders. - Analysing forecasts, contract profitability, revenue, gross margin and cost performance trends. - Supporting compliance with Qualifying Defence Contract (QDC) requirements and UK Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCR). - Tracking commercial performance, cost recovery and contract margin impacts.Facilitating reviews of contract performance, risks, assumptions and financial forecasts across multiple business functions. - Providing clear commercial insight and presenting management information to senior leaders and customer representatives. - Supporting governance activities and ensuring contractual reporting obligations are met.Building strong relationships with Finance, Programme, Project Controls and customer stakeholders to support effective decision-making. Essential Skills / Experience - Experience in commercial reporting, financial analysis, contract performance management or commercial governance. - Analytical skills with proven experience of cost tracking, variance analysis, forecasting and performance reporting. - Advanced Excel skills with the ability to produce accurate management information and reporting for senior stakeholders. - Stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate complex financial and commercial information clearly. - Knowledge of contract management principles and eligibility to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Desirable Skills / Experience - Experience working within the Defence, Aerospace or wider Public Sector environment.Experience supporting Qualifying Defence Contracts (QDCs). - Knowledge of the UK Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCR). - Understanding of regulatory reporting requirements associated with Defence contracts. - Experience working within contract management, commercial management or project controls functions. - Experience supporting complex customer contracts within highly regulated environments. - Experience working with geographically dispersed or virtual teams. 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 Join us at a pivotal moment for BT Business. We are executing a multi-year transformation to restore growth, modernise at scale and unlock new markets beyond connectivity. Our ambition is clear – return to sustainable revenue and EBITDA growth, strengthen our market position, and deliver meaningful shareholder value through disciplined execution and bold reinvention. We are fundamentally reshaping the business – simplifying our portfolio, digitising our customer experience and building market-leading capability across cyber, AI and managed services, all powered by the UK’s leading fixed and mobile networks. This is a shift from a legacy connectivity provider to a modern, solutions-led, AI-first business that can truly differentiate in a competitive and fast-moving market. With execution momentum building and a clear path to growth, the opportunity now is to scale what works, accelerate performance and fully realise our potential. This is about delivering against ambitious financial outcomes while transforming how we operate – creating a business that is simpler, faster, more innovative and easier to do business with. If you want to be part of the team shaping the turnaround of a multi-billion-pound business – and building a stronger, more competitive BT for the future – this is your moment. Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Please wait... 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