Senior Finance Operations 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.

What you’ll do

The role is responsible for evaluating, controlling, consolidating and reporting the actual financial statements, results and disclosures in compliance with IFRS, Vodafone Group guidelines, local GAAP and tax legislation.

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements to VF Group and local tax authorities (statutory) ensuring compliance with IFRS, and local accounting principles
• Owning the month end close procedures – revenue recognition methodology, accruals, deferrals. Reviewing the actuals vs budget/forecast and month on month movements justified with relevant commentary
• Accountable for the Balance sheet reconciliations deliverable ensuring any open, aged items are actioned in a correct and timely manner
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets
• Continuous engagement with the Shared service centre, FP&A, Tax, VF Group reporting, CFO, external auditors and other key senior stakeholders

Who you are

• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CPA)
• 5-10 years’ experience in accounting, financial reporting, controlling
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role in a group or multi-entity structure, ideally within the Telecom sector
• Demonstrable expertise in IFRS 15, 16 and internal controls
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Experience with financial consolidation and ERP/reporting systems.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

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.

What's in it for you

• Award-winning work environment -certified #1 Top Employer in Greece
• Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package
• Private Health & Medical Insurance
• Hybrid way of working: a blend of remote and office-based working, including the option to work from abroad
• Unlimited connectivity with our mobile, landline and Vodafone TV services – Experience first what our customers love
• Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings
• Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service
• Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home
• Spirit of Vodafone days: dedicated time to pause, develop new skills and connect with our teams, values and services
• Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
• Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking
• Special employee offers and discounts

#LI-Hybrid #Vodafonespirit #Togetherwecan

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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.