Finance Business Partner - Install Capex

Job Description

This role is responsible for partnering with the Business & Wholesale division with respect to install costs (costs to connect customer properties to the VMO2 network, inc. civils, equipment, out of hours work, blockages etc.). It will play a key part in the relationship with Business and Network expansion delivery teams, ensuring clear linkage of investment to organisation strategy. It is crucial in facilitating a strong understanding of spend and associated benefits and will drive improved performance.

Responsibilities will include working closely with Finance and Business leaders, to ensure effective optimisation of spend, including reporting, analysis of results, target setting, and understanding variances to plan.

You will ensure a robust month-end process by working with the Financial Operations team to ensure results are reported in a timely and accurate manner, as well as create clear and accurate reporting and presentation material to communicate to SLT in an impactful way. You will become a trusted advisor to key senior stakeholders, across finance and the business on all matters relating to Install cost management for the Business division.

You will also be responsible for supporting cross-division cost reduction activity, proactively identify risk and opportunities within the plan to ensure early corrective action is taken by business owners and ensure tracking in place.

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;

•A Part Qualified or recently qualified Accountant with experience and understanding of accounting principles

•Strong analytical mind set and proficiency with MS Excel

•Ability to develop strong working relationships within finance

•Self-motivated with minimal need for direction or supervision and the ability to prioritise workload, process details and evaluate problems

The other stuff we are looking for We'd also love you to bring;
•Good presentation and communication skills – particularly MS PowerPoint
•Attention to detail with strong analytical skills and experience of working within a Finance function in the telecommunications industry or another commercial organisation
•A ‘can-do’ attitude and the gravitas to ensure messages land with senior managers and their teams with the appropriate challenge and influence
•Able to continuously identify and implement improved ways of working, both in terms of the quality and efficiency of delivery What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We strive to build 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 crafted 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 will include an online psychometric assessment and a two stage 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. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed. Thanks for your patience and for showing a curiosity about joining the Virgin Media O2 family. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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