VodafoneThree - Commercial Finance Lead

Vodafone; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Vodafone benefits

Job summary

Vodafone Newbury is seeking a Finance Analyst to lead financial evaluation of business cases and partner with Commercial, Sales and Product teams to shape investment proposals. You will translate complex data into clear financial narratives and provide independent finance insight to support timely, value-driven decisions.

The role is hybrid, based in Newbury with a flexible mix of office and remote work, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in finance or commercial analysis.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with ability to build robust models.
• Experience supporting business cases in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial evaluation of high-profile business cases, including pricing, tariffs and investments.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Sales and Product to develop robust business cases with clear financials.
• Translate complex analyses into clear financial stories covering revenue, margins and cash.
• Provide an independent finance perspective, challenge assumptions and explore alternatives.
• Make clear finance recommendations on investments and associated risk mitigations.
• Governance of business cases from idea through approval and post-launch reviews.

Skills

Financial modelling

Finance analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA or MBA

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

• Successfully lead the financial evaluation of high-profile business cases covering new products, propositions, pricing, tariffs, customer investments and strategic initiatives, helping shape where and how the business will invest.
• Partner effectively with Commercial, Sales and Product teams to bring ideas to life, developing robust business cases that clearly set out the financial opportunity, risks and potential rewards.
• Turn complex analysis into clear and compelling financial stories, connecting strategic choices to revenue, margin, EBITDA, cash, Capex, Opex and returns.
• Provide an independent Finance perspective, constructively challenging assumptions and exploring alternatives, opportunity costs, sensitivities and downside scenarios to enable better, faster decisions.
• Make clear Finance recommendations on investment proposals and identify the conditions or mitigations that will help maximise value while responsibly managing risk.
• Lead financial governance from idea through to approval, ensuring business cases are rigorous, stakeholders are well prepared and decisions progress through the appropriate forums.
• Connect approved investments to in-year forecasts and the LRP, while leading Post Implementation Reviews to assess whether expected financial and commercial outcomes have been delivered.
• Continuously improve business case frameworks and ways of working, coaching business case owners and collaborating across Commercial, Sales, Product, Technology, Operations, Strategy, Financial Control and wider Finance teams.

Who you are

• Ability to showcase strong analytical and numerical skills, together with a solid understanding of financial modelling techniques and the ability to translate detail into meaningful commercial insight.
• Demonstrable experience across Finance or commercial analysis, with evidence of supporting strong commercial performance, including within complex or challenging markets.
• Collaborative and open-minded, while having the confidence to ask thoughtful questions, constructively challenge assumptions and maintain an independent Finance perspective.
• Engaging communicator who can turn complex financial information into clear messages and build trusted relationships with senior leaders and colleagues across different disciplines.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and tight deadlines, bringing resilience, sound judgement and a pragmatic approach when the pace increases.
• ACA, CIMA, ACCA or MBA qualified, or equivalent depth of relevant experience in Finance or commercial analysis.
• Showcase curiosity about what creates value, taking ownership of outcomes and looking for opportunities to strengthen financial thinking, modelling and decision-making.
• You’ll keep customers at the heart of your decisions, combining commercial ambition with responsible stewardship to help deliver sustainable outcomes for the business.

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.