Commercial Finance Manager - Smarty

Location: London OR 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 Vodafone Three, 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 Vodafone Three

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

This role sits at the centre of the SMARTY finance team, acting as the primary commercial finance partner to the brand. You will take full ownership of financial performance, leading planning, reporting, and insight to support trading and strategic decision-making. Combining strong analytical capability with commercial acumen, you will influence performance through clear storytelling, robust challenge, and a deep understanding of value drivers, helping to optimise growth and profitability.

• Own and manage the end-to-end P&L for SMARTY, including revenue, costs, and unit economics, with clear accountability for performance delivery
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring robust financial outlooks aligned to commercial strategy
• Own month-end performance reporting, delivering clear variance analysis, insight, and commentary on key drivers of performance
• Proactively identify, track, and manage Risks & Opportunities (R&O), working closely with stakeholders to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks
• Deliver high-quality performance insight and storytelling, translating financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders
• Act as a key finance partner to commercial and trading teams, influencing performance, strategy, and decision-making
• Lead on business casing, investment appraisal, and post-investment reviews, ensuring strong financial returns and robust challenge of assumptions
• Drive discussions on pricing, trading performance, and unit economics optimisation to support value creation
• Provide insight into key value drivers, supporting optimisation of customer, revenue, and cost performance
• Partner with FP&A and BI teams to enhance reporting, improve data visibility, and develop new insights
• Support OpEx management and cost control, ensuring transparency and financial discipline across the business
• Build strong, trusted relationships across finance and commercial teams to drive alignment and performance outcomes
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis and support strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Who you are

• A qualified finance professional (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with strong commercial acumen and experience driving business performance in a fast-paced environment
• Highly analytical, with advanced financial modelling…