FP&A Finance Partner

Vodafone Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international telecommunications company is looking for a Finance Manager in Newbury. The role involves managing financial performance, driving data quality improvements, and serving as a business partner in a complex environment. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. This position offers competitive benefits, including a yearly bonus and generous leave options.

Benefits

Yearly bonus: 10%

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Charity days: 5 days/year

Maternity leave: 52 weeks with pay

Private pension with matching contributions

Private medical and dental

Access to health assessments

Additional discounts on retail and services

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a multi-functional, multi-location matrix environment.
• Experience driving change and implementing complex projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively across UK and overseas markets.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and manage financial performance.
• Provide analysis and commentary for performance results.
• Drive improvements in data quality and compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Data quality improvement

Strong communication skills

Education

Graduate, ACA/CIMA/ACCA/MBA qualified

Tools

Advanced Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Overview

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

Finance manager accountable for;

Co-ordinating and managing the financial performance through seamless business partnering with OpCos, to drive actionable insight on the performance of Total Business, under a complex and multi-location matrix environment.

Driving improvements in data quality, process efficiency and leading simplification projects.

• Provide analysis and commentaries for monthly performance, quarterly results, Leadership events and rolling forecast/budget cycles
• Deliver Targets Setting process for Vodafone Business (by market and by product) in accordance with strategic roadmap, and including alignment with Local markets, Regional Finance & Group FP&A.
• Support dedicated local markets in delivering the targets and outperforming the competition by providing insightful decision support and analysis. Involved in the performance review process with early identification of risks (financial and operational) and communication of key issues. Propose and prompt corrective actions, monitor and report on the implementation plan
• Accountable for building and maintaining strong relationships with opco Business functions and central Market Finance teams, to share knowledge and enhance insight
• Drive step change improvement in data quality and compliance across Local Market and Group teams relating to Revenue and Margin reporting that builds trust and integrity in financial data
• Drive simplification and standardization across Total VB planning and performance management process
• Support Spark Finance transformation programme and External reporting from a market controlling perspective, through knowledge and insight sharing

Who you are

• Graduate, ACA/CIMA/ACCA/MBA qualified or with considerable depth of experience in Finance or Commercial analysis
• 5+ years working in a multi-functional and complex matrix environment in a top quartile FTSE 100 company or similar
• Experience of driving change, implementing complex projects that improve business results
• Engaging, intellectually curious, challenges existing thinking to initiate and embrace new ways of working. Proven ability to work collaboratively across UK and overseas markets and to see the bigger picture
• Strong communication skills able to explain complex concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and time manage effectively
• Extensive knowledge of Group and local market processes and systems covering operational, commercial and financial aspects (Desirable)
• Advanced excel, with extensive experience using Financial systems and spreadsheets.

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.