VodafoneThree - Working Capital Manager

Location:

Newbury + Hybrid

Salary:
Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours:

Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Our hybrid working approach allows employees to work both in the office and  do not require specific days; instead, employees are expected to come into the office 2‑3 days each week for a minimum of 8 days per month. Coordination with the line manager will define the exact expectations.

• You’ll lead the month‑end close process across Debt Sale, IFRS
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• You’ll take ownership of forecasting, developing deep insights into financial drivers and supporting rolling forecasts.
• You’ll analyse performance, identify trends, and deliver clear variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• You’ll proactively monitor risks and escalated issues to ensure delivery against working capital targets.
• You’ll build strong relationships with stakeholders across Commercial and Finance, acting as a trusted advisor.
• You’ll influence and guide business partners to drive ownership of working capital initiatives and outcomes.
• You’ll identify and implement initiatives that improve cash flow and optimise working capital.
• You’ll collaborate across teams to streamline processes and deliver efficiency improvements.
• You’ll develop and maintain robust financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• You’ll present clear, actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

• You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• You’ll bring strong expertise in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and complex data interpretation.
• You’ll have advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or HFM.
• You’ll be confident in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and drive change across teams.
• You’ll have excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• You’ll communicate clearly and confidently, translating complex data into meaningful insights.
• You’ll thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and enjoy working across diverse teams.
• You’ll be proactive, curious, and motivated to continuously improve processes and outcomes.
• You’ll be comfortable navigating complexity while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• You’ll be passionate about contributing to a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and excellence.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage individuals with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you would like to participate in our “Offer an Interview” scheme, you may indicate this on your application.

Great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and paid time for charitable work. Benefits include pensions, discounts, vouchers, and additional perks. We support learning and development, and provide generous parental leave policies.

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 regulatory standards.

If you require reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (). We also use AI in various parts of our business to improve efficiency, but we value your unique experiences and achievements over AI‑generated content.

During the interview, we ask that you rely on your own knowledge and skills to demonstrate your authenticity and abilities.