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

Vodafone Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company located in Midrand is seeking a Financial Specialist to provide dedicated financial planning, analysis, and business partnering support. The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience and offers enticing incentive programs along with competitive benefits. Ideal candidates will have strong financial modelling skills and advanced proficiency in MS Excel.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Retirement funds

Medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve budgeting and financial projections.
• Prepare financial reports with insights on revenue and profitability.
• Collaborate with product and commercial teams on business cases.
• Ensure accurate reporting of Opex and guide towards targets.

Skills

Financial modelling

Reporting skills

MS Excel proficiency

MS PowerPoint proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting

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

Job description

Overview

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The purpose of 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• 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.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. 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.