Specialist : VB Finance Business Partner - Cloud, Hosting & Security

Vodafone Global Enterprise; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a Specialist : VB Finance Business Partner for their Cloud, Hosting & Security solutions in Johannesburg. You will provide financial planning, analysis, and business support, collaborating with product teams and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of finance experience, strong financial modelling skills, and preferably a finance-related degree. Attractive benefits including competitive packages and discounts are offered.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Retirement funds and medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance.
• At least 2 years in a Finance Business Partnering or financial reporting role.
• Experience in technology, telecommunications, or digital services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve budgeting and financial projections.
• Prepare financial reports with insights on revenue and costs.
• Collaborate on business cases and pricing strategies.
• Ensure accurate Opex and guide the business towards targets.
• Support month-end close processes.

Skills

Financial modelling and reporting

Advanced MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field

Postgraduate or professional qualification (e.g. CIMA, CA(SA), MBA)

Job description

Overview

Job title: Specialist : VB Finance Business Partner - Cloud, Hosting & Security

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 06, 2025

Role Purpose

The role is to provide dedicated financial planning, analysis, and business partnering support for Vodacom Business’s Beyond Mobile Portfolio Cloud, Hosting & Security (CHAS) Solutions. The role will support strategic decision-making, performance management, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment with Vodacom’s growth objectives. The Specialist will report into the Senior Specialist Finance Business Partner for CHAS and collaborate closely with product, commercial, and technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Develop and continually improve budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecast. Support medium- and long-term financial planning aligned to strategic goals.
• Performance Management & Reporting: Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports with insights on revenue, costs, and profitability. Track KPIs and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with product and commercial teams to evaluate business cases, pricing strategies, and investment decisions. Provide financial input into go-to-market strategies and product lifecycle management.
• Opex & Capex Management: Ensure accurate reporting of VB Opex and guide the business towards the achievement of Opex targets through budgetary controls and the delivery of Opex productivity initiatives. Partner with the business in reviewing operations and recommending new productivity or cost-saving initiatives. Support CAPEX prioritization and post-investment reviews for technology-related spend.
• Month-End Close Support: Ensure accurate and timely financial close processes in collaboration with Finance Operations.

Ideal candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Postgraduate or professional qualification (e.g. CIMA, CA(SA), MBA) preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance.
• At least 2 years in a Finance Business Partnering or financial reporting role.
• Experience in technology, telecommunications, or digital services is advantageous.
• SAICA articles or similar experience is a plus

Job-Related Skills

• Strong financial modelling and reporting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

We make an impact by offering

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications : 28 September 2025.