VodafoneThree - Senior Finance Analyst

Vodafone Group Plc; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Paid time for charity

Pension plan

Discounts & vouchers

28 days off + bank holidays

Job summary

Vodafone Group Plc in Newbury offers a hybrid Finance role within the Corporate Finance team. You will analyse wholesale performance, support budgeting and forecasting, and present results to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel skills, strong accounting and reporting experience, and collaboration across functions. You will engage with multiple business areas, drive continuous improvement and contribute to strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis, accounting, and reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Analyse Wholesale performance, identify trends, risks and drivers behind financial results.
• Produce variance analyses against budgets, forecasts and targets.
• Support forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning for Wholesale products and services.
• Track performance of new products and initiatives against business cases.
• Own and maintain forecasting templates and ensure accurate reporting.
• Lead Retail Property cost reporting with month-end insights.
• Present financial results clearly to finance and non-finance audiences.
• Collaborate with Enabling Functions to improve governance and performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Reporting

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

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

Join us at a truly career-defining moment as we help create the UK's largest mobile network provider. In this highly visible and varied role, you’ll sit at the heart of our Finance team, partnering across Wholesale, Retail Property, and Enabling Functions. You’ll use your financial insight to influence decisions, improve performance, and help shape the future of a fast-growing business area while building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.

• Analyse Wholesale business performance, identifying key trends, risks, opportunities, and drivers behind financial results.
• Produce insightful variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and targets, helping stakeholders make informed decisions.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning across Wholesale products and services.
• Track the performance of new products and initiatives, measuring results against business cases and expected outcomes.
• Own and maintain forecasting templates, consolidating inputs and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Lead Retail Property cost reporting, providing accurate month-end analysis and clear financial insights.
• Work closely with Retail, Commercial Finance, Property teams, Financial Control, and external partners to ensure reporting accuracy and strong governance.
• Present financial results and business performance in a clear and engaging way to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Partner with Enabling Functions, providing month-end reporting, variance analysis, and recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help drive efficiencies that support business objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, influencing decisions and challenging constructively to deliver the best outcomes.

Who you are

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong financial analysis, accounting, and reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, filters, and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Confident communicator who can translate complex financial information into clear, meaningful insights.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to understand the commercial drivers behind business performance.
• Comfortable working across multiple business areas and adapting to changing priorities.
• Passionate about collaboration, learning, and making a meaningful impact in a role where your ideas and expertise will help shape the future of 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.

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.