Finance Business Partner - VOIS

About this Role

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to work closely with the Technology function within VOIS, acting as a trusted adviser and key link between finance and business operations. This role is accountable for financial performance, cost and revenue management, budgeting, pricing, and commercial decision support. The successful candidate will leverage strong financial, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities to provide meaningful insights, support strategic planning, and enable informed business decisions in a dynamic environment.

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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What you’ll do

Budgeting
Engage with business stakeholders to obtain budget forecasts, opportunity pipelines, and forecasts relating to headcount, operational expenditure, volumes, and revenues during budgeting cycles.
Review and challenge budget assumptions to ensure alignment with business objectives and financial targets.
Monitor budgeted operational expenditure and ensure it remains aligned with actual expenditure.
Analyse budgets to identify existing and future business cost drivers.
Ensure departmental efficiencies are aligned with Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) expectations and targets.
Cost Management
Ensure revenue and operational expenditure are accurately reflected within the profit and loss account.
Review and challenge cost allocations and expenditure where appropriate.
Audit, monitor, and analyse business expenditure, conversion costs, and FTE overheads to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
Provide financial insight and recommendations to support cost optimisation and business performance.
Business Partnering and Commercial Support
Act as the interface between finance and operational teams, translating financial information into meaningful business insights.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand operational requirements and financial priorities.
Interpret complex data, evaluate its business impact, and communicate findings clearly to support decision-making.
Support commercial discussions through financial analysis, pricing insights, and performance reporting.
Contribute to strategic planning by balancing financial governance with business growth objectives.

Who you are

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience, preferably within a finance environment.
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, cost management, and financial analysis.
Commercially aware, with the ability to understand and anticipate both operational and financial requirements.
Skilled in stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, and relationship building.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
Strong analytical skills and confidence in handling, interpreting, and presenting numerical data.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, manage ambiguity, and support decision-making in complex environments.
High levels of professional integrity, accountability, and ethical judgement.
Effective planning, prioritisation, and time management skills.
Ability to work across diverse cultures and within matrix organisational structures.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

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 influence financial decision-making within a technology-focused business environment.
Exposure to senior stakeholders across finance and operational functions.
Involvement in strategic budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and commercial planning activities.
Opportunity to contribute directly to business performance, efficiency initiatives, and growth strategies.
Experience working within a global and highly collaborative organisation.

What skills you will learn

Advanced financial business partnering techniques.
Strategic budgeting and forecasting methodologies.
Commercial and pricing analysis.
Executive-level stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Data-driven decision support and financial storytelling.
Cross-functional collaboration in a complex matrix environment.
Cost optimisation and financial performance management practices.

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 , 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.

Join Us

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 truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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