Virgin Media O2 • Reading

Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain

Employment type:  Full time

4 days/week at home

A little flex time

Job Description

The Supply Chain team is a critical operational team within VMO2 covering forward and reverse logistics for B2B, Network build, installs and maintenance for the Fixed and Mobile business with budget responsibilities of up to £300m. Working alongside another FBP and supported by an intern, responsibilities will cover management of the SC P&L, consolidating SC P&L down to EBITDA and OFCF, communicating financial results to finance & operational stakeholders, and creating business cases to support change in the function.

There will be a focus on non-CPE inventory (purchase & management of build materials & consumables) including forecasting accuracy and challenging the status quo, Project support including post-implementation tracking, FTE forecasting, and monitoring delivery of key initiatives including SC opps & risks.

This role will drive value through the business by embedding a collaborative approach across a range of stakeholders within the business including finance and operational colleagues in B2B, Networks and Consumer. Using data to appropriately challenge stakeholders to deliver efficiencies and forecasting accuracy to hit monthly and in-year targets.

Who we are The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

  • Professional Accountancy Qualification
  • Commercial Business Partnering
  • Confident working with large data sets across various modelling tools
  • Business case modelling

The other stuff we are looking for We'd also love you to bring;

  • Experience of Stakeholder management
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience of budgets, forecasting to target efficiencies within the wider commercial finance area, including tracking Risks & Opportunities
  • Telco, Digital and Subscription based industry knowledge desirable

What's in it for you Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a Saville Test and Competency based interview.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2.

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Company benefits

Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at full pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 14 weeks at full pay
Adoption leave – 26 weeks at full pay
Shared parental leave
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Enhanced sick pay
Pregnancy loss leave
Teambuilding days
Open to part time work for some roles
Mental health platform access
Birthday off
Carer’s leave
Meditation space
Faith rooms
In office catering
Volunteer days
Employee discounts
Open to job sharing
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance
Financial coaching
Location
84%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours
84%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
77%
Employees are largely happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
79%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
78%
Employees feel that most people work flexibly
Autonomy
85%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Working at Virgin Media O2

Company employees

16,000

Gender diversity (male:female)

63:37

Office locations

Flexible; Primary Locations Hammersmith & Reading

Hiring Countries

United Kingdom

Awards & Achievements

3rd – Large companies

3rd – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

Industry awards 2023
2nd – Large companies

2nd – Large companies

Flexa100 2023

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