Posting End Date: 20/11/2026

Job Location: GBR Bristol CTRL TE, GBR Ipswich ATE, GBR London - 5 Canada Square

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for valuable.

About The Role

The Cost Recovery Analyst is responsible for supporting and delivering cost recovery activities associated with obligations under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016.

The role ensures that all eligible costs incurred in delivering Government requirements are accurately identified, robustly evidenced, and successfully recovered, while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and audit standards.

This position operates at the intersection of finance, regulation, and operational delivery, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and commercial acumen to balance financial outcomes, compliance, and enterprise risk.

This job role can be based in Ipswich, London or Bristol. Hybrid (3 days office based & 2 days remote)

Mon-Fri 37.5.

DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.

What You’ll Be Doing





- Supports the continual improvements of the end-to-end cost recovery framework for IPA activities.
- Ensure alignment with Government principles of fair, proportionate, and evidence-based recovery.
- Establish strong governance and controls to ensure consistency, accuracy, and audit readiness.
- Prepare for the validation, and submission of all cost recovery claims.
- Ensure claims are: fully compliant with Government guidance, supported by clear audit trails and evidence, delivered on time and to a high standard.

Essential Skills / Experience

- Financial Controls, compliance and risk
- Statutory & External Financial Reporting
- Forecasting, Planning & Budgeting
- Project/Programme Management
- Financial & Data Analysis & Insight

Desirable Skills / Experience

- Strong experience in financial management, cost recovery, or regulatory finance.
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments, including government bodies.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (ideally within telecoms or public sector).
- Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modelling and data interpretation.
- Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise executive communications.

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

You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.

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 mark

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