Deputy General Manager- Data Controller- Finance Transformation

Job Description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About this Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong finance data professional to act as a trusted point of contact for financial reporting data within the Finance Transformation Centre of Excellence. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial data is accurate, reliable, well-governed, and fit for purpose to support management reporting and advanced analytics. The individual will work closely with finance stakeholders and data owners, providing expertise on data sources, lineage, quality, and controls, while gaining broad exposure to the VSOL business.

What you will do

Act as the primary contact within the Centre of Excellence for financial data owners, developing a deep understanding of data sources, capture methods, storage, transformations, and associated risks.
Advise stakeholders on appropriate data sources to support standard and ad-hoc financial reporting, including the development of new reporting solutions.
Identify, gather, validate, and test financial data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and suitability for reporting and analytics.
Analyse data issues to identify root causes and provide clear, contextual explanations for reporting outcomes.
Map, maintain, and document end-to-end data lineage from source systems through to final reports, ensuring transparency and auditability.
Collaborate with data owners and system teams to resolve data quality issues and implement sustainable remediation plans.
Support and maintain financial reporting governance, controls, processes, and documentation in line with established frameworks.
Ensure all activities operate within agreed governance standards to maintain strong internal controls and trustworthy management reporting.

Who you are

A finance professional with strong financial and business acumen and a solid understanding of financial data, drivers, and key performance metrics.
Highly numerate, with advanced analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
Experienced in working with large datasets and advanced Excel; comfortable summarising complex data flows in a clear and structured way.
Knowledgeable in data quality management, data lineage, and database best practices.
Confident communicator, able to engage and collaborate effectively across complex organisational structures.
Naturally curious, proactive, and comfortable constructively challenging assumptions to improve outcomes.
Professionally qualified or close to qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA), or able to demonstrate equivalent depth of experience in financial analysis.
Familiarity with SAP, Anaplan, SQL, and Power BI is advantageous.

Not a Perfect Fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What’s in it for you

Opportunity to gain end-to-end visibility of financial data and reporting across the VSOL business.
Exposure to finance transformation initiatives and advanced analytics environments.
The chance to work closely with diverse stakeholders across finance, systems, and transformation teams.
A collaborative environment that values data integrity, continuous improvement, and learning.
Supportive career development within a global organisation focused on innovation and transformation.

What skills you will learn

Advanced financial data governance, lineage, and quality management techniques.
Practical application of finance transformation principles within a large, complex organisation.
Enhanced stakeholder partnering and communication skills in a data-driven finance context.
Deeper exposure to financial systems, reporting tools, and analytics platforms.
Strengthened problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

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At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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