Business Manager at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

The role of the Business Manager will report directly to the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships and should have a strong financial background and good project management knowledge as well as an in-depth knowledge of the business and industry.

• To increase the available time and agility of the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships in order to focus her time, effort and priorities on strategic initiatives
• To act as liaison between the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships and other stakeholders both internal and external
• To be responsible for all the data reporting needs within Financial Services to integrate into Exco and board reports
• To assist the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships with various functions ranging from pro-active financial analysis to business
• Project management.

Your responsibilities will include:

Support the Chief Officer’s Office

• Ensure on-time and within budget Financial Services deliverables
• Promote a service mentality and develop strong relationships with consumer, business and technology areas
• Support alignment of activities and objectives across Financial Services requirements
• Deliver actionable measurement for all impacting projects and initiatives
• Lead world class measurement and improvement model for the analytical and operational teams across Financial Services
• Manage creation of consistent and integrated improvement
• Resolve problems and mediate disputes before it is escalated to the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships where possible
• Facilitate the dissemination and receipt of key information by working closely with the Financial Services Chief and leadership team
• Represent the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships in meetings and action decisions / deliverables as mandated from time to time

Financial review and analysis

• Work closely with the Finance Business Partner to analyse and interpret financial information to ensure that Financial Services operates within budget  requirements.
• Prepare executive summaries and updates on expenditure/cost against deliverables
• Proactively engage with Financial Services leadership on operational and reporting items as required from time to time
• Monitor the implementation of cost saving initiatives

Reporting and Governance

• Ensure a sound reporting framework is in place which is aligned to the Vodacom / Vodafone standards
• Work with key stakeholders to design and develop and an automated dashboard that displays the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships KPI’s and is fit for purpose
• Ensure that good governance principles are adhered to with the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships office
• Co-ordinate and drive monthly reports and reviews as required by the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships with a focus on critically filtering and prioritising key pieces of information
• Prepare the necessary documentations and presentations as required for internal and external audiences by prioritising and validating information that facilitates sound decision making
• Evaluate commercial information and recommend compelling value propositions
• Provide analysis and reporting for Exco and Board of Directors
• Ensure business decisions are implemented and executed within the approved and accepted governance framework

Ad hoc requirements

• Oversee and deliver on strategic projects in the office of the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships as aligned to the strategic roadmap impacting all functional areas viz EBU; CBU; Technology etc.
• Monitor progress on allocated projects deliverables
• Monitor progress on allocated projects deliverables

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Matric / Grade 12 essential and
• Minimum of 3 year relevant Degree/ National Diploma or is essential
• Business related courses completed is essential
• A business related MBA is strongly preferred

Minimum of 8 years relevant experience essential:

• Managing functional responsibilities at a senior manager level within a Corporate environment
• Project management
• Managing / building relationships at Executive level
• Providing financial analysis at Executive Management level
• Minimum of 2 years Leadership/Management experience (an advantage)
• Manage and give inputs on behalf of Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships

Knowledge:

• Detailed understanding of governance and decision making across the business
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies and tool
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of financial analysis and budget process
• Thorough understanding of the ICT Market and in particular, Telecommunications products, services, technologies, and business processes
• Strong business acumen

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 27 May 2026.