VodafoneThree - Commercial Finance Analyst

VodafoneThree; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Vodafone benefits

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join the Corporate Finance team. You will partner with Network budget owners, lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting, and drive value through disciplined financial planning and performance analysis.

This role involves cross-functional collaboration, governance, and delivering clear financial insights to senior stakeholders. You’ll influence decision-making with robust analyses, support post-merger integration, and help implement improvements

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets, forecasts and financial reporting within a complex business.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to translate financial data into insights.
• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Network budget owners to provide financial insight and challenge.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across Network cost areas.
• Identify risks, opportunities, efficiencies and savings initiatives.
• Drive financial performance and ensure accountability for targets.
• Build relationships across Finance and Network teams for regular reviews.
• Ensure governance and financial integrity across forecasts and business cases.
• Deliver variance analysis and meaningful financial reporting.
• Lead month-end processes and close activities.
• Help design forecasting, reporting and governance improvements.

Skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial reporting

Performance analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication and presentation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues 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. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join us at the heart of our business 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 creating something extraordinary as we bring together the strengths of two leading organisations to build the UK's largest mobile network provider. As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial performance of our Network function during a period of exciting transformation. You’ll partner with senior stakeholders, provide valuable commercial insight, and help ensure our investments deliver maximum value for customers and the business. Working at the heart of decision-making, you’ll influence outcomes, challenge thinking constructively, and help drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with Network budget owners to provide financial insight, guidance, and challenge that supports the delivery of business objectives
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across several Network cost areas, ensuring robust cost control and financial discipline
• Identify, analyse, and communicate key risks, opportunities, efficiencies, and savings initiatives, helping teams make informed decisions
• Drive financial performance by supporting and holding stakeholders accountable for delivering agreed targets and efficiency commitments
• Build trusted relationships across Finance and Network teams, facilitating regular discussions on performance, operational impacts, risks, and opportunities
• Ensure strong governance and financial integrity by maintaining transparency across forecasts, business cases, investment decisions, and synergy initiatives
• Deliver meaningful financial reporting and variance analysis, turning complex data into clear and actionable business insights
• Lead forecasting activities and translate financial outcomes into compelling narratives that align with operational plans and strategic priorities
• Oversee month-end processes, ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, analysis, and financial close activities
• Help design and enhance forecasting, reporting, and change management processes that support effective decision-making and accountabilityChallenge existing ways of working while supporting the implementation of improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and business value
• Contribute to the ongoing transformation of financial planning, reporting, and governance processes within a dynamic post-merger environment

Who You Are

• You’ll bring strong commercial awareness and a passion for translating financial data into meaningful business insight
• You’ll be confident building relationships and partnering with a diverse range of stakeholders, balancing support with constructive challenge
• You’ll have experience managing budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, and performance analysis within a complex business environment
• You’ll combine analytical thinking with sound judgement to identify risks, opportunities, and solutions
• You’ll be highly organised, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work
• You’ll be a collaborative team player who values different perspectives and contributes positively to an inclusive working environment
• You’ll be proactive and self‑motivated, taking ownership of your work while supporting shared goals and team success
• You’ll be adaptable and comfortable working within a fast-paced, evolving organisation undergoing significant transformation
• You’ll have the confidence to influence decisions, encourage accountability, and challenge the status quo respectfully and effectively
• You’ll possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to explain financial information clearly to both finance and non‑finance audiences
• You’ll have a good understanding of operational business functions and how financial performance supports broader organisational objectives
• You’ll hold, be working towards, or have equivalent experience aligned with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications
• You’ll be committed to continuous improvement and motivated to help create better processes, stronger governance, and improved business outcomes

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. 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.

We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

What We Offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top‑notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We 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/reasonable-adjustments/) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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