About this role
We’re creating something special. We are joining forces to create the biggest mobile network provider in the UK. Through our collective strengths and talents, we will transform customers’ experience and create a best-in-class network for coverage, connectivity, and reliability, delivering greater value and more choice for the nation than ever before.
There are very few moments in our careers where we can feel the ground shifting beneath us, where we can sense that something bigger than we’ve known before is taking shape. We’re not just building a company. We’re going to build a culture, a legacy and a future to be proud of. This will require remarkable leadership and together we can set the standard in the industry and beyond for both customer and employee experience, in what it is a career-defining opportunity.
The Senior Finance Analyst is a key role in the FP&A team that is part of the cost efficiency vertical. You will have ownership of the intercompany month end and forecast process and also work to support your line manager, help develop and support other members of your team as well as collaborate with key stakeholders in the wider business.
Your core responsibilities include leading and supporting on financial analysis of the intercompany cost base which includes month end variance analysis and commentary, forecast formulation and partnering with the business both in the market and also with Vodafone Group. You will use your strong understanding of the business to drive analysis and insight and support in the delivery of the financial objectives of the business.
This role will utilize your analytical skills, business partnering and presentational skills, whilst leading on specific topics during budget and quarterly re-forecasts. Your contributions will help to ensure accurate reporting and understanding of cost performance.
The role has to be able to develop and create strong working relationships across various stakeholders and requires strong financial analysis skills to contribute to a dynamic, high-impacting team.
What you'll do
Financial ReportingEnsure that internal and external reporting deadlines (month end, forecasts and other regular reporting requirements) are met with minimal errorsLeads on improving processes and efficiencies of outputs using the latest toolsLead on the co-ordination of relevant submissions and inputs into financial systems
Financial AnalysisValidate the monthly results and produce variance analysis to budgets / forecasts, pulling out key driversReport and distribute key trends to senior leaders, identifying risks & opportunitiesBe responsible for the tracking and co-ordination of performance and key initiatives across intercompany
Forecasting and budgetingSupport your business partners with the completion of forecasts and budgets and act as a key analyst of spend, being able to challenge the cost control for intercompanyCoordinate the production of the presentations for key forecasts through the consolidation of your areas into the wider cost pictureHolistically, identify risks and opportunities and efficiencies across your area and work with business to understand and mitigate
Business partnering Excellent stakeholder management including within finance and the business, ability to manage expectations and solve issues, whilst providing solutions and recommendationsStrong integration and understanding of the business area that you support as well as wider financeAbility to relay finance information to non finance leaders in a clear, concise and relatable wayPull out key trends to affect change and improve business performance
Adhoc AnalysisConduct ad-hoc analysis for your area, exploring data and trends, to provide insights to the business and other relevant areas as needed. Who you are
Fully Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). 1 -2 years PQEStrong MS Excel skills (including filters, pivot tables, lookups and charts)Ability to identify work requirements independently, seeking guidance part of the timeAble to prioritise and deliver high quality/accurate/timely reportingStrong accounting and reporting skills with great attention to detail Continuous improvement mindsetExperienced in dealing with senior management and wider businessDeliverables
Accuracy and timeliness of financial forecasts, reporting and analysisStakeholder Management & Business Partnering EffectivenessAdaptability in fast-paced environmentsWorried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?
We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. 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.
Posting End Date: 28th August 2026
Need to know
We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches their skills. In collaboration with our Talent, Diversity & Inclusion teams and our employee-led DEI Networks, we identified a range of reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and perform at your best self during the interview process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please contact your recruiter directly or email [email protected] for guidance.
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