Finance Manager - Fibre Upgrade

Job Description

The role of the Finance Manager is crucial in ensuring that the financial data within the Fibre Upgrade programme is accurate and robust, with month end actuals, budget and forecasts all delivered within the defined timescales and presented to stakeholders.

You will be part of the Operational Capital Planning team and work alongside delivery/operations, external partner teams and wider VMO2 teams to ensure all month end requirements and FP&A activity is completed to the predetermined VMO2 finance timetable.

You will report to the Senior CPP (Cost per Premise) Manager for the Fibre Upgrade programme and report numbers into the Fibre Up Program itself & the VM Finance Business Partner for NSE.

The Fibre Upgrade programme is in its first few years of rollout of the passive infrastructure and has also now started on its active and backhaul builds, while continuing to set up processes and make improvements to become the best performing team and programme. It’s an exciting time to get involved as you will be part of the set-up of the next stage and then continuous improvements as the years' progress.

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

• Significant experience of forecasting financial impact of options / scenario analysis
• CIMA / ACCA / ICAEW accounting qualification, with a number of years experience post qualification
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Oracle or similar accounting systems and a high competence with MS Office packages

The other stuff we are looking for

• Knowledge of PowerBI is an advantage
• This is a hands-on role as processes and procedures are designed and implemented. Experience of multitasking is a must
• Experience of telecoms programmes and BAU activities in large corporate organisations
• Capable of presenting to Senior Leadership

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.

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 family.

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