Budget Planning Tech Sr. Specialist

Job Description

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Role Purpose

• Develop and manage the technology budget Capex/Opex, ensuring alignment with Vodafone goals.
• Monitor and control expenditures to stay within budget limits and phasing.
• Forecast future financial needs based on business trends and network growth.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Analyse variances between actual and budgeted expenditures and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate technology budget planning with overall business strategy.
• Conduct analyses to determine and recommend cost reduction and efficiency enhancement measures.
• Participate in long-term strategic planning sessions.
• Work closely with finance, and other technology departments to ensure cohesive budget planning.
• Provide guidance and support to budget owners and specialists.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and organizational policies.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with technology investments.
• Manage Business Cases, Purchasing Orders and managing the Asset Under Construction reports.

Key Accountabilities & Decision Ownership

• Developing comprehensive annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Monitoring budget performance against actual results, identifying variances, and providing insightful analysis.
• Collaborating with department heads to gather budget requirements and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Maintaining and updating budget models and systems.
• Preparing detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Analyzing financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Creating and maintaining KPI reports.
• Identifying and recommending improvements to budgeting and forecasting processes.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Technical Proficiency in budgeting & Tools
• The ability to manage multiple projects, and deadlines.
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Education: Telecommunication or Civil Engineering degree
• Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years working experience in GSM industry
• Experience of MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Power BI, Power Query).
• Personal skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, good command of English language,
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Well organized, co-operative and creative thinking