Business Manager: Group CFO

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• The incumbent will report directly to the Group CFO and should have a strong financial background and good project management knowledge as well as an in-depth knowledge of the business and industry.
• To increase the available time and agility of the Group CFO in order to focus his time, effort and priorities on strategic initiatives
• To act as liaison between the Group CFO and other stakeholders both internal and external
• To be responsible for all the data reporting needs within the Group CFO’s Office to integrate into Exco and board reports
• To assist the Group CFO with various functions ranging from pro-active financial analysis to business project management.

Your responsibilities will include:

Business Intelligence

• Understand the BI tools available and being able to obtain relevant information from the various source systems
• Conduct and analyse financial performance and indicators per segment against main competitors and industry standards
• Monitor progress against assigned strategic initiatives and deliverables
• Report on deviations that could derail the achievements against targets

Support the CFO’s Office

• Deliver actionable measurement for all impacting projects and initiatives
• Manage creation of consistent and integrated improvement
• Facilitate the dissemination and receipt of key information by working closely with the Group CFO and his leadership team

Financial review and analysis

• Work closely with the Finance Business Partner to analyse and interpret financial information to ensure that Vodacom Group operates within budget requirements
• Prepare executive summaries and updates on expenditure/cost against deliverables
• Proactively engage with Vodacom Group Finance Leadership on operational and reporting items as required from time to time
• Monitor the implementation of cost saving initiatives

Reporting and Governance

• Ensure a sound reporting framework is in place which is aligned to the Vodacom / Vodafone standards
• Ensure that good governance principles are adhered to with the Group CFO
• Co-ordinate and drive monthly reports and reviews as required by the Group CFO with a focus on critically filtering and prioritising key pieces of information
• Prepare the necessary documentations and presentations as required for internal and external audiences by prioritising and validating information that facilitates sound decision making
• Evaluate commercial information and recommend compelling value propositions
• Provide analysis and reporting for Exco and Board of Directors
• Ensure business decision are implemented and executed within the approved and accepted governance framework

Ad hoc requirements

• Monitor progress on allocated projects deliverables

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Matric / Grade 12 essential
Minimum of 3 year relevant Degree/ National Diploma or is essential
Business related courses completed is essential
A business related MBA is strongly preferred
Minimum of 8 years relevant experience:
Managing functional responsibilities at a senior manager level within a Corporate environment
Telecommunications Project management
Managing / building relationships at Executive level
Providing financial analysis at Executive Management level
Minimum of 2yrs Leadership/Management experience (an advantage)

OR

Matric essential
Relevant business courses completed
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience:
Managing functional responsibilities at a senior manager level within a Corporate environment
Telecommunications Project management
Managing / building relationships at Executive level
Providing financial analysis at Executive Management level
Minimum of 2yrs Leadership/Management experience (an advantage)
Candidate will be required to be available to the Chief Officer outside of regulated working hours

Core Competencies:

• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Analysing
• Persuading and Influencing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Planning and Organising
• Working with People
• Deciding and Initiating Action

Knowledge:

• Detailed understanding of governance and decision making across the business
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies and tool
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of financial analysis and budget process
• Thorough understanding of the ICT Market and in particular, Telecommunications products, services, technologies, and business processes
• Strong business acumen

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 17 July 2026.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.