Finance Manager - Network Operations

Virgin Media Business Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

25 days’ annual leave

Bupa private healthcare

Job summary

nexfibre is a next-generation fibre broadband company backing a £4.5 billion investment to deliver ultrafast networks across the UK. This senior partnering role sits in a high-growth scale‑up and connects Finance with Technology and Strategy to shape budgets, plans and network strategy.

You will work with shareholders and internal teams to generate insights, manage financial risk, and drive operational improvements using BI tools.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in a relevant field.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and executives.
• Experience building scalable data solutions and BI capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial input and coordinate annual budgeting and forecasts.
• Partner with stakeholders on operations strategy and growth initiatives.
• Develop scalable data solutions using BI tools for decision support.
• Support Month End processes and accounting journal input.

Skills

Degree level education

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Business partnering

Data analytics

Autonomous working

Commercial acumen

Ethical judgement

UK fibre/broadband market knowledge

Education

Master or Bachelor degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial systems design knowledge

Job description

nexfibre is a next-generation fibre broadband company, formed in December 2022 as a joint venture between InfraVia Capital Partners, Liberty Global and Telefónica. We are on a mission to deliver high-speed broadband across the UK on a wholesale-basis that can be used by all retail Internet Service Providers – our network current passes over 2.6M homes. We are backed by a £4.5 billion investment by our investors and banks. Working closely with our commercial & strategic partner Virgin Media O2, we will create the only national scale fibre to the home network to compete with BT Openreach. We are supporting the Government’s ambition to tackle digital exclusion, deliver nationwide ultrafast broadband rollout by 2030 and level up disconnected communities by investing in the areas we’re building in and acting as a net-contributor. nexfibre is a small, growing and dynamic organization. We look to attract high performing, energetic, analytical and entrepreneurial team members with an engaged, low-ego culture and growth mindset.

Job Purpose

This is a wide-ranging senior partnering role within a high-growth scale-up environment. Operating within a small team, this individual will work closely with senior management and gain exposure to nexfibre’s shareholders across a variety of strategic and commercial topics. This role primarily partners the Technology Operational and Strategy functions, acting as a key link between internal teams and serving as a front-facing point of contact for Finance. In addition, the role will play a significant part in shaping nexfibre’s operational data vision, utilising business intelligence tools to generate strategic insights that inform decision-making across the business, alongside responsibility for managing and enhancing the company network strategy. Operating within a scale-up environment backed by blue-chip investors—InfraVia Capital Partners, Liberty Global and Telefónica—and in partnership with Virgin Media O2, the role will support work with both internal and external strategy and investment teams.

Key Accountabilities

Business and Strategy support: Provide financial input and co-ordinate the formulation of robust annual budget and forecasts, monitoring progress towards their achievement, as well as updates to the multi-year Business Plan Drawing attention to important trends and opportunities to maximise earning and minimise risk

Partner with key stakeholders to evaluate and execute organic growth initiatives and inorganic opportunities, encompassing operations strategy, wholesale expansion, and M&A Business Partnering: Partner with the technical teams to develop and optimise workstreams, including management of initiatives and incentives with our service provider VMO2 Conduct regular financial analysis of new and existing services highlighting the impact on business performance and the risks of such products

Regular update and presentation opportunities directly to SLT on performance highlighting opportunities and potential risks

Assist the business in analysing variance reports and variations from stated strategies at a business and segment level for both financial and non-financial performance measures

Working collaboratively and partnering across technical and operational business teams as well as with external stakeholders and advisers. Develop and deliver scalable data solutions using BI tools, supporting data owners across the internal and external business ecosystem

Operational Support

Review of monthly management report, including provision of commentary on results for designated business partners

Support billing data and practices: monitor and analyse billing data (e.g. full / no false inclusion, correct pricing), as well as establishing and monitoring billing on an ongoing basis

Supporting role within Month End process, largely operational input with collaboration from Liberty Blume on Accounting journals

Perform other assigned duties as and when required

About You

At nexfibre, we’re building a culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent. Our values are Open, Fast, Simple. Our team is driven, high-performing, and thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving digital infrastructure industry. We’re looking for people who share our passion for connecting communities, driving innovation, and delivering the next generation of full-fibre networks across the UK.

The successful candidate will bring the following attributes and skills:

Skills & Experience

Degree level education / relevant professional qualifications

Strong financial modelling and analytical skills (Business case / NPV)

Excellent communication and project management skills

Strong track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and executive leadership to influence strategic decisions, drive performance, and deliver business objectives

Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.

Solutions orientated and able to simplify complex matters

Self-sufficient, comfortable working autonomously as well as in cross-functional teams and proactive in proposing commercial solutions

Strong commercial acumen, together with the ability and creditability to form effective relationships across all levels, including senior levels of management

Strong moral/ethical convictions

Good understanding of the UK Fibre/Broadband market

Desirable Skills and Experience

Understand financial systems design and internal controls

High attention to detail: highly analytical and pay strong attention to accuracy of reporting

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment, demonstrated track record as a team player

Excellent interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

In-depth working knowledge of computerised accounting systems; proven experience with Microsoft office suite product

Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success

Education & Qualifications

Master or Bachelor degree level qualification ACA / CIMA or equivalent

Approximately 3 years’ experience working in Finance field in a dynamic multinational environment

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme 25 days’ annual leave, plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays Bupa private healthcare coverage Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the WeCare app, critical illness cover, dental & optical insurance Pension contribution matched up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme via Tusker and our Cycle to Work scheme Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers

Location

We are based in Paddington. The position is full time, 5 days based in the office.

nexfibre is an equal opportunity employer.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation

Our Story

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today.

Liberty Global is a leading international converged connectivity and investment company focused on creating sustainable, long-term value for customers, employees and shareholders through the strategic management of three platforms — Liberty Telecom, Liberty Growth and Liberty Services. Liberty Telecom is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications services, delivering next-generation products through advanced fibre and 5G networks. It currently provides approximately 80 million connections through some of Europe’s best-known consumer brands, including Virgin Media-O2 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, and Virgin Media in Ireland.

With our substantial scale and commitment to innovation, we are building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, investing in the infrastructure and platforms that empower our customers to make the most of the digital revolution, while deploying the advanced technologies that nations and economies need to thrive.

Liberty Growth invests, grows and rotates capital into scalable businesses across the technology, media/content, sports and infrastructure industries with a portfolio of approximately 70 companies and various funds, including stakes in companies like ITV, Televisa Univision, Plume, EdgeConneX and AtlasEdge, as well as our controlling interest in the Formula E racing series.

Liberty Services delivers innovative technology and finance services, generating approximately $600 million in revenue. Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence, with a commitment to building a culture where everyone feels they belong.

And we’re prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.