Finance Analyst (Performance & Planning)

Job description

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

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.

What you'll do

We're recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join our UK Business team at Vodafone. This is a high-profile position within our Performance and Planning function, where you will influence financial and commercial direction for the Business segment. As a Finance Analyst you will be working directly with finance decision support to facilitate efficient and effective modelling to optimise performance of the Enterprise business.

You will be the central point for financial reporting and modelling Revenue, Contribution Margin and EBITDA for stakeholders across Finance, Commercial and VB Management team.

You will be responsible for a range of standardised monthly analysis, utilising existing data to support a rolling forecast, to planning half year (5+7) and budget (9+15) outlooks with a robust and logical approach to a high degree of accuracy. You will also support the Head of Finance to ensure a clear understanding of month end results and performance trends.

Wider responsibilities will include:

• Delivery of robust and challenging long term financial plans for Vodafone UK, with the need to influence and communicate at a senior management level within finance, including the Head of Commercial Finance and UK FP&A.
• Reporting and analysis of the monthly results, providing insight on variances to forecast and drivers of these.
• Recommending ideas and practical solutions to business and finance issues. Proactively seek out best practice.
• Develop efficient and accurate modelling tools to deliver "technical" and commercial overlay forecasts for in year and budget planning.
• Support the wider Business team in the delivery of robust rolling outlook and LRPs and any additional insights into Business revenue & margin plans as required.

Who you are

• Analytical approach, ideally insight into Enterprise business financials
• Part/fully qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACMA, ACCA) with commercial experience.
• Desire to understand the commercial insights.
• High attention to detail & strong analytical skills.
• Confident communicating with Senior Stakeholders

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.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

#LI-Hybrid

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.