Senior Manager Finance Operations (VGS)

Vodafone Group; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

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Role purpose:

As part of the VOIS Luxembourg & VGS Finance Services team, this role is driving and embedding the Finance Transformation and Digital Strategy for Group Services entities and acting as partner to respective stakeholders from Group Functions finance and business teams as well as the Group Reporting team. This role is responsible for end-to-end accounting and compliance management of various group service entities including Vodafone Group Services Limited. Responsibilities include management of governance and statutory reporting requirements as well as the preparation of internal reporting and forecasts, system enhancements development – everything in close cooperation with various offshore VOIS Service Line teams, local Finance and Business teams as well as other Vodafone Group Functions. Furthermore, this role ensures compliance with Group standards and tax/legal/statutory requirements. This role is responsible for driving major transformations and process improvement programs in close cooperation with the VOIS Services lines. The role will also support the set-up of Finance Service support for new business areas as well as integrating new scope into Finance Services.

What you’ll do

• Fully accountable for the financial accounting processes and procedures of Vodafone Group Services Limited and other group services entities.
• Responsible for the integrity of all P&L and Balance Sheet accounts under IFRS and local GAAP.
• Ensure analysis of details Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, commenting main facts and variances vs Budget/Forecast/Previous periods.
• Create reporting and management information for the company’s senior management, and stakeholders such as Head of Finance Luxembourg & VGS, Responsible Finance Officers for each entity and the Group Reporting Director, as well as presenting finance updates for company board meetings.
• Cash flow and Working Capital: Responsible to plan & report the working capital and cash flow targets for the VGS entities. Manage the forecast process in coordination with business and finance stakeholders, Group Reporting and Group Planning teams.
• Drive major Finance Services transformation and process improvements programmes in close cooperation with other finance and business teams.
• Act as a partner to senior stakeholders managing new demand and Group & local transformation initiatives and closely coordinate with various impacted Service Lines.
• Have responsibility for compliance with Finance SOX and Group controls for respective entities.
• Manage the statutory audit process for all UK based group service entities.
• End-to-end oversight of Finance Services Delivery in close collaboration with Service Line functions to ensure the delivery of Finance services meets agreed SLAs, KPIs, and quality benchmarks.
• Drive and embed the Finance Transformation and Digital Strategy for VGS and ensure alignment with corporate goals and delivering measurable, impactful results.
• Cultivate a strategic, value-driven culture within the Finance Services team, emphasizing innovation, client satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Who you are

• University post graduate from Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, Economics + Certified Accountants.
• 8+ years of working experience in FinOps, FP&A and statutory audit, either by practical delivery or through oversight.
• Knowledge of IFRS and UK accounting standards.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience with tax and regulatory matters.
• Experience with SAP FI, HFM and OneSource.
• Experience working in international organisations and within the telecommunications industry would be an advantage.
• Very strong cooperation, coordination, communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical-minded, hardworking, innovative, adaptable, team player and leader with broad experience and understanding of performance management.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Yearly bonus: 20%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks, the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan
• Hybrid working - twice a week in the office

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We're committed to increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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