Networks OPC Team Lead

Job description / Role

What you'll do
The Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA) Lead provides expert knowledge to deliver financial plans and analysis and linking financial performance with the operational performance of the different business areas, explaining deviations and proposing corrective actions.The FPA Lead focusses on activities that analyse and interpret financial and non-financial data influencing strategic financial decisions, and formulate plans and budgets to execute developed strategies.Typically reports to Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager.

Who you are

* Assists, advises and executes processes and activities around planning cycles and operational budget to support the achievement of the overall finance strategy;
* Drives and maintains the delivery of translating group strategies into plans and the analysis of performance;
* Contributes to formulating, developing, delivering, linking and monitoring financial plans and analysis, and recommends the design and development of KPIs to steer the business area successfully;
* Maintains solid relations with managers, and acts as an interface between the finance function and business heads to agree financial plans, initiatives and policy;
* Works effectively with colleagues through results review process with early identification of risks (financial and operational) to propose and prompt corrective actions;
* Uses best practice knowledge to analyse current and past trends on KPIs across the revenue, costs, and capital expenditure areas;
* Understands the needs and supports the provision of insights on financial and commercial performance of the company to key stakeholders;
* May provide informal guidance to junior staff.

Requirements

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.

About the Company

At Vodafone, we are known for our technology, but the truth is, it is humanity that drives our business forward. With the global pandemic raising so many questions for tech brands, it has highlighted the leading role that we need to play.

We believe that, when working together, humanity and technology can find the answers and create a better future for all.

Working at Vodafone is all about helping people feel ready to benefit from new technology. We bring the future to even the most remote places, using technology to help families in disaster zones, showing young people that a phone is not just for fun and thinking about technology that doesn’t even exist yet.