VodafoneThree - Commercial Finance Lead

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., 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 Reporting into the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role is responsible for the delivery and clear articulation of the Enterprise margin performance of Vodafone Three, through month end, forecasts and budgeting. Bridging financial data with operational performance will be a key aspect, driving strategic decisions whilst ensuring financial discipline across all areas. You'll be partnering with the Enterprise team cross functionally with finance and non-finance managers to build, challenge and explain the Enterprise plan/performance, with the identification of risk and opportunities.

You'll also be collaborating with and influencing a wide degree of individuals and stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of the performance drivers and issues relevant to the Enterprise area.

• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards and presentations, focusing on data storytelling and actionable recommendations
• Partner with Enterprise cross functional leaders across financial, commercial and operational teams to provide business insight and to challenge assumptions
• Support strategic initiatives with financial advice, scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
• Lead on deep dive analysis and commentary on the Enterprise performance of the business across Revenue and Direct Costs.
• Combine financial and operational insights to further the business' understanding of company performance, including the development and socialisation of performance KPI's behind the financials
• Lead on the production of models to project long term growth and identify impacting business factors
• Identify risks and opportunities proactively and recommend actions to optimise performance
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and IFRS standards, critically assess current processes and working practises and lead in creating efficiencies and driving improved insights and analysis
  CIMA, ACCA or ACA Qualified Accountant is essential
• Experience of partnering director level stakeholders whilst maximising customer experience and influencing outcomes.
• Demonstrable strategic thinking, problem solving and project management capabilities
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong financial acumen, business partnering and commercial awareness
• Expertise in financial modelling, forecasting and data analysis
• Have a growth mindset: continuously looking to learn and seek new possibilities whilst continuously driving improvements on a collective basis and individually
  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…