Senior Finance Manager_VB FP&A

Vodafone Group; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international telecommunications company in London is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial performance and support growth. Responsibilities include leading financial processes, budgeting, and providing insights to senior management. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. A robust benefits package is offered, including bonuses and annual leave.

Benefits

Yearly bonus: 20%

Company car: £580/month

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Charity days: 5 days/year

Private pension with matching contributions

Private medical and dental

Additional discounts on services

Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE in relevant financial roles.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience in a multi-functional and complex matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for Total Vodafone Business financial performance.
• Lead financial reporting and budget planning.
• Provide insightful decision support and analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Team management

Change management

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA/MBA or local equivalent

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

Senior Finance Manager accountable for Total Vodafone Business financial performance to support growth and profitability, through leading important processes including but not limited to; Target setting, Detailed Budget/Long Range Planning, Rolling forecasts, Month end – under a complex and multi-location matrix environment
Financial advisor to VB Germany and Cluster Director through business partnering with local markets
FP&A Business partner for VB Central Functions incl. Vodafone Business Internationals and Group Managed P&S

• Accountable for the delivery of high quality, robust Financial Reporting and Budget/ Long Range Plan for Total Vodafone Business
• Lead 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, VBLT
• Support dedicated business areas/ local markets in delivering the targets and outperforming the competition by providing insightful decision support and analysis.
• Lead the 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
• Prepare key reporting for strategic reporting proposals and presentations including but not limited to Business Decision Board, ExCo and VBLT. Communicate key financial messages to stakeholders with clarity and consistency.
• Being a member of VB Cluster LT, support VB Germany and Cluster Director and their team to deliver results, through insightful analysis, benchmarking, dedicated business partnering and thought leadership
• Lead the Group VB Central Functions FP&A areas for: Vodafone Business Internationals (located in US and Singapore) and Group Managed Products and Services
• Drive simplification and standardization across Total VB planning and performance management process
• Being the transformation and change agent, in collaboration with Finance Transformation manager, to ensure the necessary reporting/planning changes have been adopted/implemented across the organization (Group and Local) following the agreement on finance transformation deliverables (e.g. target setting, external announcements)
• Build strong information flows and working relationships with key stakeholder groups including Local OpCo finance and VB teams, VB Finance leadership team, VB ELT, Group FP&A, Regional Finance teams, Group D&A and Group IR
• Influence VB CEO & CFO on key strategic actions/ next steps providing thought leadership and recommendations

Who you are

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA/MBA or local market equivalent with 10+years PQE
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team management experience
• Local OpCo / market experience
• Experience of driving change, implementing complex projects that improve business results
• Significant level of post qualified experience across a wide range of financial disciplines (FP&A, business partnering, operational, commercial) working in a multi-functional and complex matrix environment
• Extensive knowledge of Group and local market processes and systems covering operational, commercial and financial aspects
• 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.
• Knowledge of key accounting principles/standards (IFRS) and how to apply them in a practical, commercial environment
• Experience on leading/being part of finance transformation programmes is an asset
• OpCo experience is preferred

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: 20%
• Company car: company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630per month.
• 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.