Finance Manager - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

The Accounting, Reporting & Control team are responsible for the integrity of the reported financial results of Virgin Media O2 (VMO2). We provide clarity, insight and advice to a varied list of internal stakeholders and external shareholders.

The importance of the role performed by the team is significant, ensuring accuracy and compliance across each of the reporting & accounting requirements of VMO2, while focussing on simplification and optimisation of processes across a changing organisation.

This role would support the existing Finance and Reporting functions to craft and implement system, process and control requirements for two new areas of revenue billing in 360 & associated financial reporting.

Duties include:

Identifying key risks in new processes, working collaboratively with the Accounting Control team on design and implementation of appropriate controls to mitigate those risks as well as contributing to the development of financial information.

You will also work with third parties on the data contained in their databases and how Finance can take advantage of that data and use it to satisfy reporting requirements.

Further duties include assisting with investigations, documentation of requirements and other tasks relating to the project, supervising and managing project actions and bringing together progress reporting, as well as assist SMEs with project admin such as raising Change Requests and providing representation on project calls.

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

• Qualified accountant with full understanding of accounting principles, practical application and SOX control frameworks
• Project management in Finance/IT migration/implementation projects
• Knowledge of databases; SQL, GCP, Micro strategy a plus

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Stakeholder management
• Clear verbal and written communication

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 competency based interview process.

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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