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VodafoneThree - Commercial Finance Lead IT
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Finance Partner – Technology & Digital (FTDgender: Male/Female/Neutral)
Location
Newbury (Hybrid)
Salary & Benefits
- Excellent basic salary
- Bonus structure
- Vodafone benefits package
- Up to 28 days off + bank holidays
- Charity work leave
Working Hours & Flexibility
- Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid model:
- Flexible with 2–3 office days per week (minimum 8 office days/month)
- Align work schedule with line manager based on role-specific needs
About VodafoneThree
We’re building the UK’s best network—one that connects people, places, and potential. No matter where you live, who you are, or how you access the digital world, we believe everyone deserves equal opportunity to stay connected.
Our Mission
- Close the digital divide
- Empower communities
- Drive meaningful progress
Our Culture
- Inclusivity: Everyone belongs—your personality, skills, and story matter.
- Authentic work environment: Bring your true self to work; collaboration and care are central.
- Purpose-driven: Join a team that genuinely cares about people, customers, and the future.
At VodafoneThree, we’re not just expanding connectivity—we’re reimagining a connected society. Our £11bn investment in 5G and digital infrastructure powers businesses, services, and communities nationwide.
The Role: Finance Partner – Corporate, IT & Digital
You’ll be the key finance partner to our IT and Digital functions, driving financial performance, governance, and strategic investment decisions. This role bridges financial oversight with business outcomes, ensuring IT spending aligns with commercial priorities.
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Key Responsibilities
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Financial Oversight
- Own end-to-end financial governance across IT spend, investment programmes, and operational costs.
- Ensure alignment between technology spend, delivery, and commercial outcomes.
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Strategic Partnership
- Partner with senior IT leaders to drive financial performance, challenge decisions positively, and support strategic planning.
- Provide proactive financial insights, identifying risks/opportunities to inform commercial decisions.
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Planning & Forecasting
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for IT and Digital functions.
- Drive cost efficiency by identifying savings without compromising quality.
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Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Deliver clear financial analysis, including variance analysis, risks, and opportunities.
- Improve forecasting, reporting, and financial processes for greater transparency.
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Expertise & Governance
- Act as a subject-matter expert in finance systems (e.g., Oracle) for month-end processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Technology, Finance, and Procurement to ensure consistency.
Eligibility & Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Commercially astute finance professional with technology/digital partnership experience.
- Strong financial planning & forecasting skills, including managing complex cost bases.
- Proactive and influential: Capable of challenging stakeholders and driving accountability.
- Analytical mindset: Turns complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Fast-paced execution: Comfortable in evolving environments with multiple priorities.
- Process improvement focus: Proven track record in enhancing financial governance, reporting, and systems.
- Qualifications preferred:
- ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent financial qualifications.
- Strong technical foundation with hands-on finance systems (Oracle) experience.
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- Impactful work: Help build a connected future for the UK, creating lasting change.
- Training and career growth: Superior learning tools, parenthood support, and flexible benefits.
- Inclusivity: Disability Confident Employer; Offer an Interview Scheme for eligible candidates.
- Authentic opportunities: Functional in interview red flags like AI, but our focus is on you and your unique strengths.
About the Recruitment Process
- Regulatory compliance: All offers subject to DBS and financial checks (FC Authority requirements).
- Accessibility: Reasonable adjustments (e.g., additional assessment time, assistive tech) available via Accessibility Guidance.
- Diversity note: We celebrate each application’s individual journey. If expectations don’t align perfectly, explore how your background might still add value.
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