Commercial Finance Manager - Digital (12 month FTC)

An exciting opportunity to join the Consumer Commercial Finance team in a key business partnering role responsible for end-to-end financial management of the Digital channel. You will be passionate about driving forward Vodafone's digital growth and this role is pivotal for delivering the Distribution strategy plan.

Working side by side with the business teams on:

• Digital channel growth


• Trading decisions and performance to maximise channel value


• Capex and resource prioritisation across both Digital sales and Digital Care


• Optimal cost of sale spend (A&R) for Drive and affiliates


Relationship Management

• Own and manage relationships with the Consumer Business units: eCommerce Marketing, Digital Trading, and Digital Product owners.


• This role will drive the delivery of financial and trading targets


• Establish a strong understanding of the market, and provide clear insight, action plans and business strategies to drive growth.


Day-to-day processes

• Work with Finance Operations and FP&A to ensure accurate cost accounting for relevant A&R areas (P&L) and balance sheet management, and provide clear understanding of month end results


• Interpret the financial and KPI results and provide meaningful commentary and performance-based insights vs forecast, budget, and YoY (A&R, Channel IBRO, Digital Mix KPI)


• Proactively identify issues and work with the business to address key performance problems with tangible action plans


• Owner of Digital Sales and Care business cases, Capex planning and PIRs


• Track in-flight initiatives and provide valuable insight to owners


Budget and Forecasting. This role will own the forecasting and planning process for the business areas included in its remit:

• A&R for Drive and Affiliates (Cost and CPAs)


• Manage and maintain risks & opportunities


• Digital volume and MAF/Value (In conjunction with Digital trading team)


• Own the Digital mix % KPI forecasting and tracking


Projects

• Provide Channel value and customer quality analysis (At both overall and sub-channel level)


• Lead deep dive activities on cost of sale management (A&R)

o eCommerce marketing CPA drivers


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability


• Able to build relationships with and influence stakeholders


• Understands how to support and challenge the business appropriately


• Articulate communicator able to explain complex/detailed information


• Comfortable operating at speed with multiple priorities and short deadlines


• CIMA/ACCA qualified accountant
  
  At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.


We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference., 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., We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

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.

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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.

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 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, on average 8 days a month. Our "Office in a Box" home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.