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Vodafone • Bryanston, South Africa

Specialist: FP&A

Employment type:  Full time
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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

Role purpose:
To support the achievement of MAST's key business objectives by serving as a strategic Finance Business Partner, delivering insightful financial planning, analysis, and reporting. The role focuses on CAPEX, OPEX, and Estates activities, while promoting strong financial governance, data-driven reporting, and effective business decision-making. The Specialist is expected to own their portfolio end-to-end — from rolling forecast submission through to stakeholder engagement, variance analysis, and continuous process improvement.

Who you are

Key Accountabilities:
Financial Planning and Forecasting
CAPEX Management & Governance
Performance Reporting & Insights
Financial Analysis & Month-End Close
Process Improvement & Technology

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience:
1. Core MAST Competencies
• Planning, Execution & Delivering Quality Results:
Demonstrates strong financial planning and forecasting capabilities across P&L, SOFP, and Capex.
• Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams including finance operations, and business stakeholders.
• Customer Focus, Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies opportunities to improve financial processes, enhance reporting, and support strategic initiatives.
• Financial Expertise & Commercial Acumen: Applies deep understanding of financial principles to provide meaningful analysis and drive informed decision-making.
2. Technical Knowledge
• Solid working knowledge of accounting and financial management principles, including CAPEX and OPEX analysis, accrual accounting, and variance reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, with strong skills in Word and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.
• Proficiency in PowerBI — including dashboard development, automated data refresh, and stakeholder-facing reporting — is an advantage for this role.
Relevant Experience
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering roles.
• Demonstrated experience in CAPEX management, including rolling forecast ownership, governance processes, and stakeholder engagement.
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Diploma in related field.
• Experience in building and maintaining PowerBI dashboards for financial reporting is advantageous.

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

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.

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Company benefits

UK (28), India (22), Egypt (21), Hungary (20), Romania (20), Albania (22), Turkey (14) days annual leave + bank holidays
Work from anywhere scheme – work for up to 20 days/year abroad (dependant on country)
Annual bonus – dependant on company performance
Employee discounts
Personal development days – once per quarter
Learning platform – access to Harvard Business Publishing, MIT Horizon and Skillsoft
Enhanced maternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced paternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Volunteer days – up to 5 days
Coaching – access to a free certified internal pool of coaches
Mentoring
Carer’s leave
Adoption leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced sick days
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders
Employee assistance programme
Complimentary Medical Services – 24/7 online doctor service
Compassionate leave
Home office set up
Buddy scheme
Referral bonus
Early finish Fridays
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
Sabbaticals
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Teambuilding days
Faith rooms
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Learning license

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