Executive Head: Technology Finance Business Partner

Vodafone Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an Executive Head: Technology FBP in Midrand to deliver financial support for technology operations. The role requires a proven leader with at least 10 years of finance experience and expertise in telecommunications. Responsibilities include managing financial planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. An MBA and CA(SA) are required, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a chance to influence financial outcomes in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a finance role with reporting and FP&A experience.
• Thorough understanding of Telecommunications/technology company operating models.
• Proven team leadership and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support technology functions in compiling the DB and monthly forecasts.
• Deliver consolidated financial information and enhance reporting frameworks.
• Analyze operational expenditure and support budget management.

Skills

Technology Management Finance

Strong analytical skills

Compelling communication skills

Project management skills

Education

MBA with finance specialization

CA(SA) or finance equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Overview

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Role Purpose

The Executive Head: Technology FBP is accountable for delivering the financial support requirements of the Vodacom Technology Business unit under their supervision, namely: Engineering (ANE, Tx, Core), VSA IT, ASOC, Cyber, and VFS tech. The core purpose is to manage a team of finance professionals to orchestrate and deliver accurate and timely financial outputs.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning – Support technology functions in compiling the DB and monthly forecasts, ensure strategic and operational objectives are reflected, coordinate with BUs for capital allocation and CAPEX reviews.
• Target Management and Control – Synchronise functional plans with the LRP and Annual Budget, deliver consolidated budgets, monitor senior management performance targets, and input to central FP&A.
• Management Reporting – Deliver consolidated financial information, enhance reporting frameworks, provide management information, track strategic objectives, and support EXCO and board submissions.
• Business Intelligence – Facilitate insightful management information, prepare dashboards and automated reports to improve efficiencies.
• Operational Support and Control – Analyse operational expenditure and savings protection, support technology domain heads on budget management.
• Key Stakeholder Support – Provide support to a wide range of internal customers beyond primary stakeholders.

Typical Outputs

• Executive and board reporting – Prepare financial analysis and commentary, trend and variance analysis, actionable insight, and recommendations.
• Monthly operational reporting – Maintain and enhance monthly operational reporting, track business unit objectives, and key financial performance.
• Financial planning – Deliver challenging financial plans, prepare the LRP, annual budget, financial plan reviews, and manage interface with central FP&A.
• Operating expense control – Maintain an effective operational control environment, identify weaknesses, and develop solutions.

The Ideal Candidate

• MBA with finance specialisation and experience.
• CA(SA) or finance equivalent at honours or master’s level.
• Mobile Technology experience (advantageous).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a finance role with reporting and FP&A experience (Essential).
• Thorough understanding of Telecommunications/ technology company operating model and financial management requirements (Essential).
• Proven team leadership and management experience with a track record of building high performance teams.

Technical / Professional Expertise

• Strong Technology Management Finance experience.
• Proven track record of managing key relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Exposure to working with Senior Management teams and a proven ability to influence and build relationships at a senior level across different territories.
• Good understanding of multiple financial disciplines, including overall reporting, accounting and budgeting processes.
• Able to play a leading role in reporting financial results to interested parties.
• Has the experience to identify key improvements to the reporting process.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Seasoned experience gained in finance within large, multi-national organization.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Advanced levels of experience in financial and business analysis.
• Experience in strategic financial planning.

Competency / Performance Drivers

• External perspective and appreciation of macro‑economic environment.
• Business leadership and transformation.
• Adaptability.
• Diversity Management.
• Commercial Acumen.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Compelling communication and influencing skills.
• Resilience.
• Ability to build and motivate effective teams.
• Ownership and drive for impact.
• Planning and Organising.
• Motivating and Developing Others.

Closing date for Applications

02 February 2026

Location

Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.