Finance Business Partner

Vodafone; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a Financial Consultant to support the Cloud Infrastructure and Service Management team in Newbury. This role involves managing financial governance, supporting project budgets, and driving cost reduction initiatives while collaborating with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, as well as relevant financial qualifications.

Benefits

Yearly bonus: 5%

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Charity days: 5 days/year

Maternity leave: 52 weeks with paid periods

Private pension with Vodafone matching

Access to private medical and dental

Additional discounts on retail, gym, cinema

Hybrid working: twice a week in the office

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience with financial governance and reporting.
• Strong technology understanding and service provider knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for major projects including budgeting and month-end reports.
• Manage financial controls and lead budgeting processes.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and support ad-hoc initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Commercial Acumen

Problem Solving

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualification

Experience in international blue-chip companies

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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

Location: Paddington or Newbury

To support the Director and the team leading Vodafone Cloud Infrastructure and Service Management business. The role includes financial support for major projects, controlling OPEX and CAPEX budgets, preparing month-end closing reports, and analysis for actuals vs. budgets. Provide standard finance support for the VCI and SM organization (monthly reporting, tracker updates, journal postings, forecasts, and budgets).

1. Become a virtual member of these teams — support and partner with the Director and direct reports. Manage financial governance of the business.
2. Share best practices across local markets to drive cost reduction and meet OPEX targets.
3. Build strong relationships with Business and VSOL Finance teams.
4. Liaise with management on financial and operational issues.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

1. Manage financial controls, ensure governance, and deliver high-quality financial insights and challenges.
2. Lead the budgeting process and monthly reviews for the department.
3. Act as a financial consultant, facilitating interactions with other finance functions and market teams.
4. Manage senior stakeholder relationships and contribute to target setting and cost reduction initiatives.
5. Implement processes and systems to support organizational changes and improvements.
6. Support ad-hoc initiatives and projects as required.

Who You Are

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

1. Strong communication and presentation skills for credibility with senior management.
2. Good commercial acumen and problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
4. Sound judgment and effective decision-making.
5. Strong analytical and Excel skills.
6. Ability to present complex data clearly.
7. Active interest in different parts of the business.
8. Embrace change and take ownership of initiatives.

Must-have technical/professional qualifications:

1. ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified or experience in international blue-chip companies.
2. Strong technology understanding and service provider model knowledge.
3. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
4. Effective communication and presentation skills for senior stakeholders.
5. Ability to influence and build relationships at a senior level.

Not a perfect fit?

We encourage applicants who may not meet every criterion but are excited about the role. Vodafone is committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting everyone to thrive regardless of background.

What's In It For You

• Yearly bonus: 5%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + options to buy/sell/carry over days
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks, with paid periods
• Private pension: Up to 5% contribution with Vodafone matching up to 10%
• Access to private medical, dental, health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts on retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season tickets
• Hybrid working: twice a week in the office

Who We Are

We are a leading international Telco committed to connectivity as a force for good. We believe in empowering people, connecting everyone, and protecting the planet. Belonging at Vodafone is about diversity, inclusion, and making everyone feel valued and safe.

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