Cost Control Tech Senior Specialist

Job Description

Join Us

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.

Key Accountabilities & Decision Ownership

• Review and assess all cost and payment requests submitted by civil and telecom contractors, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Verify that all requests are properly stamped and approved by the Acceptance Team and respective Task Owners.
• Coordinate with the Budget and Finance teams to ensure the timely processing and release of contractor payments.
• Monitor monthly receiving targets and take necessary actions to ensure they are consistently achieved.
• Conduct periodic meetings with contractors to review progress, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Analyse variances between actual and planned unit costs; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Support the Supply Chain team in evaluating costs during the tendering and procurement processes.
• Prepare and deliver regular cost control reports and dashboards to management for performance tracking and decision-making.
• Track and report project costs against budgets on a regular basis.
• Provide timely and accurate cost performance reports.
• Support in budget preparation and ensure control measures are in place.
• Prepare cost forecasts based on actual progress, productivity trends, and risk analysis.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects, and deadlines.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Contract Management

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Education: Telecommunication or Civil Engineering degree
• Work Experience: A minimum of 3 years working experience in GSM industry
• Experience of MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Power BI, Power Query).
• Personal skills: Excellent communication, negotiation skills, and good command of English language.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Well organized, co-operative, and creative thinking

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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Together we can.