Commercial Finance Analyst

at  Vodafone

Location: Newbury + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

• Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection 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. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

WHO WE ARE

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK 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.

WHO YOU ARE

• Collaborative approach coupled with the ability to challenge to achieve the right results.
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA part of fully qualified
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills to ensure high levels of engagement.
• Keeps the customer at the heart of decisions.
  Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

An integral member of the Business Commercial Finance team acting as commercial finance analyst providing key support to Senior Commercial Finance Manager. This role will have ownership and accountability for all centralised revenue and margin for Vodafone Business, along with providing Finance Business Partner support to the Indirect segment of Vodafone Business.

• Dedicated Commercial Finance Analyst for central revenue and costs e.g. (incoming, interconnect, roaming costs) for Vodafone Business overseeing both financial and non-financial numbers and KPIs in relation to full P&L performance
• Control & analysis of total UK Business cost base ~£600m
• Drive cost efficiency through partnership with Supply Chain
• Support profitability workstream on accurate reporting of all cost of sales
• Monthly review of P&L performance with deep understanding and explanation of variances and trends. Clear and concise articulation of results to Senior Finance Management Team
• Work closely with Financial Operations on clear understanding of monthly financial performance and trends
• Budgeting and forecasting for central revenue and costs working with the business owners to define revenue and margin forecasts on a driver-based model. All information in line with forecasting timetable
• The role has extensive senior stakeholders with regular interaction with UK Business Finance leadership team.