Finance Business Specialist

What you'll do We are now looking for a Finance Business Specialist who will support Vodafone Business Platforms and Solutions (VBPS) and Technology Solutions (VBTS) Operating and Capital Expenditures. You will be responsible for analysing time sheet data for capitalised overheads allocations to development projects, recharges to other Vodafone operating companies (Opcos) and customer costs of sales. You will also assisting more senior colleagues in the monthly management accounts reporting processes, budget cycles and any ad-hoc analysis as required. Some other accountabilities will include:

• Provide monthly analysis and reporting for the Vodafone Business Capitalised overheads processes. Developing more efficient processes with the Business _VOIS (Vodafone offshore services)teams to improve accuracy and timeliness. Making sure all is compliant and in agreement with Group Accounting controls. Managing the required approvals.
• Build strong information flows and working relationships with key stakeholder groups, both within the functions we support and the Commercial teams they in turn support within Vodafone Group and the Vodafone Operating companies (Opcos). Building relationships with these teams is critical in enabling the successful delivery of this role.
• Manage the _VOIS support processes for the monthly management accounts production. A number of the teams we support are located in _VOIS, we need to manage the recharges received for the resources employed from VOIS and review their forecasts.
• Any other tasks that could reasonably be expected of you to ensure timeliness and accuracy of the VBTS and VBPS management accounts and reporting.
Who you are
• ACA/CIMA/ACCA at least part qualified and looking to complete a professional accounting qualification
• Experience across a wide range of financial disciplines (FP&A, business partnering, operational, commercial)
• Engaging, intellectually curious, challenges existing thinking to initiate and embrace new ways of working.
• Working knowledge of key accounting principles/standards (IFRS) and how to apply them in a practical, commercial environment.
Not a perfect fit? 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.What's in it for you We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.Who we are You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone. As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status. Together we can.


• ACA/CIMA/ACCA at least part qualified and looking to complete a professional accounting qualification
• Experience across a wide range of financial disciplines (FP&A, business partnering, operational, commercial)
• Engaging, intellectually curious, challenges existing thinking to initiate and embrace new ways of working.
• Working knowledge of key accounting principles/standards (IFRS) and how to apply them in a practical, commercial environment.
  
  You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status. Together we can.