Finance BP CSO NW Transformation

Vodafone Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Group is looking for a finance specialist to join their operations team, responsible for driving financial aspects related to Group Network services. The role requires strong analytical skills in cost mapping and integration of financial models with operational metrics. You will contribute to optimal financial decision-making, ensuring alignment with the company’s commercial goals while receiving ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Yearly bonus of 10%

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5 charity days per year

52 weeks maternity leave with first 13 weeks fully paid

Private pension with 2:1 matching

Access to private medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in technology/network finance including cost modelling.
• Experience in SAP/WBS and understanding asset management.

Responsibilities

• Support cost mapping and financial alignment for network services.
• Develop models to link financial data and operational metrics.

Skills

Network finance

Cost modelling

Excel

Communication skills

Prioritisation skills

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

BI

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

Support the commercial shared operations transformation for Group Networks, driving the financial aspects of it, to enable consistent, integrated and future- proofed approach for Group Network services.
Ensure an efficient, effective and quality work on the costs mapping and allocation to services, integration of asset-level financials, and development of end-state financial models within a vertically structured network organisation.

• Cost Mapping and Modelling: develop detailed models to map costs to network services and products, handle cost allocation complexities, link depreciation and fixed asset register, and define costing logic
• Services and Financials Alignment: support validation of the service catalogue and quantity metrics, ensure alignment between financial models and operational metrics, work with the Networks team to link demand forecasting and quantity metrics to financial models.
• Parallel Running & Adjustments: Support parallel running by providing actuals and relevant data for adjustments, ensuring accurate recording of actuals during the transformation phase.
• Master Data and Reporting Structures: Define master data, SAP, and WBS structures to support tracking and reporting, and assist in the design of end-state reporting structures
• Work closely with the Network team embedding network finance requirements into the design of tools for demand management and effort tracking. Ensure these tools reflect the financial and commercial goals of the new operating model and are aligned with all other financial systems.
• Collaborate with the Network team to design an effort tracking model that links with commercial KPIs and financial needs and objectives.
• Ensure the tools provide data that is accurately aligned with other financial and data sources.

Who you are

• Strong knowledge in technology/network finance, including cost modelling, depreciation, asset management, and understanding network cost drivers and their influence on financial outputs across services and infrastructure.
• A strong understanding of complex operating models, such as verticalised ones spanning several legal entities and geographies, is essential. This also includes understanding SAP/WBS/asset structures and master data management.
• Ability to integrate network demand forecasts and performance metrics into financial models and. commercially focused mindset with a clear understanding of the link between demand, volume, and network cost
• Understanding of network data and its impact on financial decision-making
• High-level understanding of tax and intercompany implications
• Strong knowledge of technology finance
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Strong prioritisation skills
• Lives the Vodafone Spirit, ensures balance between ‘how’ as well as ‘what’
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience in SAP / BI

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

Yearly bonus: 10%
Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
Charity days: 5 days/year
Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.