Financial Reporting Lead

## 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. ## Role purpose Reporting and developing monthly gap and trend analyses for income statement and the balance sheet. The role requires interacting with many functions within the organization using this information such as top management, finance, marketing, customer operations, technology and VF group ## Job Descriptions Key accountabilities and decision ownership 1. Responsible for coordination of monthly closing with all stakeholders and setting controls over the end-to-end monthly closing process with stakeholders internally and externally 2. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policy relating to all revenue streams, direct costs and Opex. 3. Responsible for Hyperion submission (HFM) on monthly basis for financials and non-financials while complying with group policy, deadline and procedures. 4. Preparing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual packs to CFO and Directors with sufficient Financial and Non-Financial KPIs with gap analysis 5. Presenting actual monthly performance in segmented view and by product portfolio with relevant KPIs. 6. Responsible for holding Performance meetings for Opex review and Margins review. 7. Driving company's efficiencies and identifying gaps and opportunities. 8. In depth analysis for Month over Month, Quarter over Quarter and Year over Year performance KPIs while identifying opportunities/risks while setting action plans with the appropriate stakeholders. 9. Producing trends analysis by product/segment 10. Producing normalized performance reviews as opposed to actual booking to review actual performance and KPIs in comparison to budget 11. Leading Costing role highlighting key drivers for each cost element 12. Presenting to Vodacom on monthly and quarterly basis financial and non-financial performance while reflecting on a YTG performance and risks ## 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. ## Job Requirements Core competencies,knowledge and experience: * Strong analytical and communication skills. * Financial and accounting solid understanding. * Have a drive and personal presence. * Able to engage and influence others. Technical / professional qualifications: * 4 to 9 years of experience * Financial, commercial and accounting background. * Business or accounting Study. * Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel). ## 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.