Sr. Manager-Real Estate Operations & Country Controlling

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 an experienced professional to lead Real Estate Operations and Country Controlling, with responsibility across real-estate accounting, lease accounting, financial reporting and operational delivery.The role requires strong expertise in IFRS 16, SAP, financial controlling and reporting, alongside the ability to manage key stakeholders, lead projects and oversee a sizeable operational team. The successful candidate will combine accounting and controlling expertise with effective people leadership and a focus on accurate, timely and efficient delivery.

What you’ll do

Lead and oversee real-estate operations and associated accounting and controlling activities.
Manage lease accounting and IFRS 16 processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial treatment and reporting.
Drive country-controlling activities and support effective financial governance.
Oversee periodic financial reporting, analysis and related operational deliverables.
Use SAP to support accounting, controlling, reporting and operational processes.
Manage stakeholder relationships across relevant business and finance functions.
Lead projects and initiatives relating to real-estate operations, accounting and country controlling.
Lead and support a team of approximately 30 FTE, establishing clear priorities and effective ways of working.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting quality and operational effectiveness.
Support consistent delivery while maintaining appropriate financial controls and accounting standards.

Who you are

You have strong professional experience in real-estate operations, accounting and/or financial controlling.
You have practical knowledge of IFRS 16 and lease accounting.
You have experience using SAP within finance, accounting or controlling activities.
You understand financial reporting and country-controlling processes.
You have experience managing stakeholders across different functions.
You can lead projects involving multiple teams and priorities.
You have experience leading and developing sizeable operational teams.
You bring a structured, collaborative and solution-focused approach to complex financial and operational activities.
You can combine attention to financial accuracy and controls with a focus on efficient business delivery.

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 work across real-estate operations, finance and country controlling in an international business environment.
Exposure to complex IFRS 16 and lease-accounting activities.
Opportunity to lead a sizeable operational team and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
Scope to contribute to process improvement, financial governance and operational transformation.
Experience working with enterprise finance and reporting processes supported by SAP.

What skills you will learn

Broader expertise in international real-estate finance and country-controlling operations.
Advanced application of IFRS 16 and lease-accounting principles in an operational environment.
Greater exposure to financial governance, reporting and process optimisation.
Enhanced stakeholder and project-management capabilities across complex business environments.
Further development of people-leadership skills through responsibility for a sizeable operational team.

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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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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