Head of Finance Analytics / Value Creation

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Head of Finance Analytics / Value Creation, London

Client: Virgin Media

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: de71757ec2c8

Job Views: 12

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a strategic and visionary leader to join our Finance analytics team. Join our team and embark on a unique opportunity to shape the commercial finance team of the future focusing on Big Data analytics to solve complex problems, taking business partnering to the next level and adding direct, significant incremental Revenue/EBITDA value. Ensure the 500 plus wide Finance and Strategy (F&S) teammates are delivered tools and processes that enable world-class Finance analytics capabilities. End-to-End owner of a significant portfolio of Finance Analytics / Value creation initiatives driving long-term incremental value through world-class collaboration with our Finance, Commercial, and Data colleagues!

Additional significant influence over the business as Finance Leader of Analytics – Single contact for the Exec Committee, responsible for delivering multiple projects spanning our Commercial, Operation and Technology functions. Virgin Media O2 is the ‘coolest gig in Europe’ and this role will be critical to ensure that Virgin Media O2 develops a Finance team with advanced data analytics capabilities.

To be a change catalyst; partner with the Finance, Commercial, Data and Operations Senior Leadership teams to develop and deploy Virgin Media's O2's Finance Analytics vision & strategy. Translate strategy into an achievable roadmap for the Commercial Finance teams—ensuring resource availability and optimal prioritization. Influence resource owners and parallel projects to drive aligned priorities and lead end-to-end execution of projects. To lead and develop resources within the team, embedding a collaborative culture & a winning mindset.

Who we are

We are seeking a strategic and visionary leader to join our Finance analytics team. Join our team and embark on a unique opportunity to shape the commercial finance team of the future focusing on Big Data analytics to solve complex problems, taking business partnering to the next level and adding direct, significant incremental Revenue/EBITDA value. Ensure the 500 plus wide Finance and Strategy (F&S) teammates are delivered tools and processes that enable world-class Finance analytics capabilities. End-to-End owner of a significant portfolio of Finance Analytics / Value creation initiatives driving long-term incremental value through world-class collaboration with our Finance, Commercial, and Data colleagues!

Additional significant influence over the business as Finance Leader of Analytics – Single contact for the Exec Committee, responsible for delivering multiple projects spanning our Commercial, Operation and Technology functions. Virgin Media O2 is the ‘coolest gig in Europe’ and this role will be critical to ensure that Virgin Media O2 develops a Finance team with advanced data analytics capabilities.

To be a change catalyst; partner with the Finance, Commercial, Data and Operations Senior Leadership teams to develop and deploy Virgin Media's O2's Finance Analytics vision & strategy. Translate strategy into an achievable roadmap for the Commercial Finance teams—ensuring resource availability and optimal prioritization. Influence resource owners and parallel projects to drive aligned priorities and lead end-to-end execution of projects. To lead and develop resources within the team, embedding a collaborative culture & a winning mindset.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high-performing teams - jam-packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from policies to relationships. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience:

• Qualified accountant with good understanding of key Finance Processes including Budgeting/Planning cycle & strong experience in Analytics and Transformation using Big Data and Analytics tools.
• Strong experience in business intelligence, analytics, data management with a record of success in leading data-driven value creation/operating efficiency initiatives.
• Strong technical expertise in BI and analytics tools and technologies, such as Tableau, SQL, and data warehousing solutions.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals and results.
• Strong communication skills including the production and delivery of high-quality presentations.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategies, roadmaps, and governance frameworks to support business objectives.

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring:

• Innovation and a success-driven demeanor
• A strategic approach
• Strong communication of complex finance information to non-finance stakeholders
• Data visualizations experience
• Project / Change management experience

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives, and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a comprehensive reward package with benefits and extras to support you and your loved ones, ensuring coverage for life's uncertainties.