Strategic Commercial Finance Analyst (Network Transformation)

FinOps Weekly; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

28 days leave + bank holidays

Pension plan

Flexible benefits

Parental leave

Learning tools access

Job summary

VodafoneThree is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to shape the financial performance of the Network function during a major transformation. You will partner with budget owners to guide planning, forecasting and reporting, driving accountability and value through actionable insights.

In this role you will influence decision-making, deliver robust financial governance, and support the post-merger integration journey with transparent forecasts and meaningful analytics.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate financial data into insights.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting in complex environments.
• Excellent relationship-building with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking with sound judgment to identify risks and opportunities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering quality work.
• Effective communication of complex financial information to non-finance audiences.
• Relevant qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Network budget owners to provide financial insights and support business objectives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across Network cost areas.
• Identify and communicate key risks, opportunities, and savings initiatives to support decision-making.
• Drive financial performance by holding stakeholders accountable for targets and commitments.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships across Finance and Network teams.
• Ensure governance and financial integrity by maintaining transparency in forecasts and investment decisions.
• Deliver meaningful financial reporting with actionable insights derived from data analysis.
• Oversee month-end processes, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting.
• Contribute to the enhancement of forecasting and reporting processes.
• Support the ongoing transformation of financial planning and governance within a post-merger environment.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

VodafoneThree is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to shape the financial performance of the Network function during a major transformation. You will partner with budget owners to guide planning, forecasting and reporting, driving accountability and value through actionable insights.

In this role you will influence decision-making, deliver robust financial governance, and support the post-merger integration journey with transparent forecasts and meaningful analytics.