Finance Process Excellence Manager

Vodafone Group; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Process Excellence Manager to lead their Finance Transformation team. This pivotal role involves managing finance processes, identifying improvement areas, and ensuring optimal performance. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of process improvement methodologies and demonstrate strong leadership in a matrix environment. With a commitment to innovation and employee well-being, this role offers a hybrid working model, extensive benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact in the finance sector.

Benefits

28 days holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

Retail vouchers

Pension plan

Share schemes

Learning and development tools

Parental leave policies

Reconnect programme

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of process excellence and methodologies.
• Proven track record of implementing successful process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Process Excellence Team.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop metrics to measure effectiveness.

Skills

Process Improvement

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Business

Tools

SAP Signavio

ARIS

Job description

Location: Newbury (Hybrid*)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

*Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you’ll do

We're recruiting for a Finance Process Excellence Manager to join our Finance Transformation team at Vodafone UK.

The Finance Transformation Team is responsible for the management and delivery of significant programmes of change. The Finance Process Excellence Manager is a critical role, providing the centralised management of Finance processes, along with the identification and eradication of pain points to ensure Finance processes are optimal.

Key responsibilities will also include:

• Team Management: manage the day to day running of the Process Excellence Team
• Demand Management: Own the Process Excellence demand process (Triage, prioritisation, allocation, etc.)
• Analysis & Reporting: Conduct root cause analysis and own the benefits identification process, whilst developing metrics and KPIs to measure realisation and effectiveness.
• Process Improvement & Implementation: Analyse current finance processes and identify areas for improvement, with a view to then design, implement, and monitor process changes.
• Delivery Roadmap: Responsible for the planning and management of Process Excellence delivery roadmap.

Who you are

• Deep understanding of process excellence/process improvement/project management methodologies, process mapping, and value stream analysis.
• Experience of building, enabling, and delivering through matrix teams (preferably with experience of managing global teams)
• Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• Proven track record of implementing successful process improvements in a Finance environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Certified in Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Design Thinking, SAFe, Agile or Kanban preferred.
• Technical experience utilising SAP Signavio or ARIS desirable, but not essential.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools, market leading parental leave policies and an innovative Reconnect programme for people who have taken a career break.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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About the company

Vodafone Group plc is a British multinational telecommunications company.