VodafoneThree - Finance Reporting Lead

Vodafone; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Up to 28 days off + bank holidays

Pension plan

Learning tools and development

Parental leave

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a Finance Reporting Analyst to join Vodafone Three Finance in a hybrid Newbury-based role. You will develop and automate financial and operational reporting, combining finance knowledge with data technology to deliver timely insights.

You will work across Finance, IT and Analytics to standardise reporting, support month-end processes, and drive efficiency through automation. A strong emphasis on accuracy, stakeholder service and governance is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable Excel skills with large datasets and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Understanding of financial reporting, planning and performance principles.
• Experience creating clear management reporting using Power BI/Excel.
• Experience with finance systems and reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, automate and enhance financial and operational reporting to support month-end, forecasting, budgeting and strategic decision-making.
• Drive consistent reporting standards and governance across Finance, ensuring alignment with Group requirements and data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting using digital solutions to reduce manual effort.
• Support month-end, planning and forecasting through system administration, data validation and reporting activities.
• Assess impact of accounting changes and data structures on reporting and ensure accuracy.
• Respond to stakeholder needs with bespoke reporting and ad-hoc analyses.
• Build relationships across Finance, IT, Data & Analytics and Group teams as a trusted reporting expert.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Presentation/communication

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Power Automate

SQL

Alteryx

Hyperion Financial Management

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

You’ll play a key role at the heart of VodafoneThree Finance, helping create a trusted single source of truth for financial and operational performance. You’ll develop and enhance reporting that gives leaders clear, timely and actionable insight, while helping transform how Finance uses data through automation, standardisation and digital reporting. Working across Finance, IT, Data & Analytics and Group teams, you’ll combine strong financial understanding with technology to make reporting simpler, smarter and more effective.

Within this role, you will:

• Develop, automate and enhance financial and operational reporting to support month-end, forecasting, budgeting and strategic decision-making.
• Drive consistent reporting standards and governance across Finance, ensuring alignment with Group requirements and maintaining data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting, using digital solutions to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
• Support month-end, planning and forecasting through system administration, data validation and reporting activities.
• Sssess how accounting changes, restatements and finance data structures, including the Chart of Accounts, cost centres and reporting hierarchies, will affect reporting.
• Respond to stakeholder needs, from bespoke reporting and audit queries to ad-hoc analysis and investigations.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, IT, Data & Analytics and Group teams, becoming a trusted subject matter expert for reporting and finance systems.

Who you are

• Demonstrable Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets, financial reporting, analysis and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable interpreting financial and operational performance, including both financial and non‑financial KPIs.
• A good understanding of financial reporting, planning and performance management principles.
• Confident using PowerPoint to create clear, engaging management and executive reporting.
• Vast experience working with finance systems and reporting platforms, including developing reports, dashboards and management information.
• Ideally, you’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or you’ll bring equivalent relevant experience.
• Can showcase experience with tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Power Automate, SQL, Alteryx or similar reporting and data technologies will be an advantage.
• You may also bring experience with Hyperion Financial Management or other EPM, planning or forecasting systems.
• You’ll ideally have experience supporting finance transformation, reporting standardisation or digital reporting initiatives within a large or complex organisation.
• Knowledge of finance data structures, reporting hierarchies and data governance principles will help you succeed.
• Exposure to AI-enabled reporting or emerging technologies that improve reporting efficiency and insight will be welcomed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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