Finance Business Partner - Commercial Strategy

ACCA Careers; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Summary

Location: Reading

Job Family: Corporate Functions

Job Type: Full Time

Posted Date: 31-Mar-2025

Ref #: 66145

This is a Finance Business Partner role working in Consumer Finance supporting the Commercial Strategy Team led by the Consumer Strategy Director.

The team leads all future looking workstreams impacting the Consumer P&L. The purpose of this role is to embed within this team to provide financial advice, analysis and modelling to all commercial projects, as well as lead on the Long Term planning process for Consumer Revenue.

This role will need to work collaboratively and in an agile manner cross-functionally, including interacting with the Heads/Directors/senior leaders of various Commercial and Finance divisions across VM and O2.

Duties include:

• Provision of an effective decision support including performance analysis and optimisation.
• Contract / negotiation support and financial modelling of initiatives and risks.
• Working cross-functionally to support decision making.
• Completing all reporting and commentary required for month end, monthly rolls, budget and 3YP.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience:

• Qualified Finance Professional (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Strong Excel modelling skills supported by strong commercial analysis.
• Ability to quickly build strong working relationships within both Consumer and Finance teams.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate, influence and drive decisions.

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring:

• Champion change within the division to enable continuous improvements and improve existing reporting with a focus on improving insights.
• Ability to articulate, complex and detailed information.
• Ability to identify strategic opportunities and risks, and clearly articulate options to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks.

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We strive to build a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you'd like to. These are crafted to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you're covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps, if successful, are likely to include an online psychometric assessment and a two stage competency based interview.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you're offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing a curiosity about joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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