Finance Business Partner x 2 at Vodafone Global Enterprise

What you’ll do

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Development and improvement of financial plans including the Long Range Plan, Annual Budgets, and Rolling Forecasts.
• Provide full financial coverage across the Profit & Loss (P&L) and Statement of Financial Position (SOFP).
• Collaborate with the business to forecast capital expenditure (Capex), track actuals vs. budget, and support broader Capex-related initiatives.

Performance Reporting and Insights

• Deliver monthly and quarterly financial performance reports with insightful analysis.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and variances to targets, providing meaningful insights and recommendations to drive performance improvements.
• Ensure robust financial control and governance over reported results.

Expenditure and Productivity Management

• Partner with business units to manage and optimize operating expenditure (Opex), ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with budgetary targets.
• Identify, assess, and support the implementation of cost-saving and productivity initiatives across functions.

Estates and Ground Lease Support

• Provide financial analysis and business case evaluation for Estates-related projects, with a focus on ground lease assessments and long-term property planning.
• Work closely with Estates teams to ensure financially sound decision-making aligned with strategic objectives.

Financial Close and Operational Support

• Collaborate with Finance Operations to support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial results.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience :

Core MAST Competencies

• Planning, Execution & Delivering Quality Results: Demonstrates strong financial planning and forecasting capabilities across P&L, SOFP, and Capex.
• Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams including finance operations, and business stakeholders.
• Customer Focus, Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies opportunities to improve financial processes, enhance reporting, and support strategic initiatives.
• Financial Expertise & Commercial Acumen: Applies deep understanding of financial principles to provide meaningful analysis and drive informed decision-making.
• Judgment, Integrity & Decision Support: Exercises sound judgment in business case evaluations, cost management, and financial governance.

Technical Knowledge

• Solid working knowledge of accounting and financial management principles, including Capex and Opex analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, with strong skills in Word and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.
• Experience with SAP ERP and HFM (or similar systems) is advantageous.

Business Partnering & Leadership

• Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrates confidence in presenting financial insights, challenging assumptions, and supporting decision-making across departments.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering roles.
• Experience in the TowerCo industry is preferred

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with Charted Accountancy