Finance Business Partner – SoHo - 6 Month FTC

Job Description

Finance Business Partner for the combined SoHo business which includes Fixed, FMC, Mobile and Value Added Services; partnering the SoHo Commercial team

Proactively partner with the SoHo team and will cover but is not limited to the following key topics:

• Ownership of the SoHo P&L from volumes down to OFCF
• Opportunity to deliver growth of SOHO market share through the introduction of combined model, single P&L and clear accountability
• Finance expert on the SOHO business across all product lines
• Resourcing - forecasting cost, tracking and reconciling monthly spend
• KPI reporting and analysis – linking performance to financial impacts
• Value Creation – identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies
• Track delivery against key initiatives incorporated into budget/plan across diverse areas of responsibility (Digital, Planning, Operations)
• Partner management for SOHO directors and HoDs
• Supporting the team in Delivery of budget and regular forecasts

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;

• Able to develop rapport and credibility with key partners and communicate across various stakeholder levels
• Professional Accountancy Qualification/MBA
• Previous telecommunications experience advantageous
• Proven experience in a business partner role
• Supporting the team with monthly / annual / ad-hoc re-forecasting and budgeting

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Champion change within division to enable continuous improvements and automation in processes to drive efficiencies
• Preparation of adhoc business cases, pre and post analysis of major initiatives
• Supporting Capex & IC case development and review
• Monthly reporting of SOHO performance, including tracking Risks & Opportunities
• Support the financial planning and analysis processes with metrics and data insights for financial risks, opportunities, and investment decisions

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 one or two interview stages.

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.

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