IT Budget Analyst

## 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. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture ## About this Role We are seeking an IT Budget & Financial Controls Analyst to join the PMO Centre of Excellence within VOIS. This role is responsible for supporting financial governance and budget management activities across technology projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and financial processes. The successful candidate will partner with Finance, Procurement, Project and Programme Managers to provide budget oversight, financial reporting, forecasting, spend analysis, and purchase order support while helping drive effective financial controls and decision-making. ## What you’ll do * Partner with Budget, Project, and Programme Managers to ensure budgets are controlled, monitored, and aligned with approved financial plans. * Conduct regular meetings with project and programme stakeholders to review budget performance and provide guidance on budget-related activities and decisions. * Analyse budget forecasts, identify variances, communicate changes, and support financial planning activities. * Manage project accounting activities including budget tracker maintenance, spend analysis, variance reporting, forecasting, commitment receipting, and month-end reconciliation. * Support the preparation and consolidation of detailed bottom-up budget submissions. * Produce regular budget status reports for project teams, Operational Excellence management, and Finance Decision Support stakeholders. * Manage and consolidate financial reporting requirements across multiple projects and programmes, including ad hoc analysis and reporting requests. * Support purchase order related activities, reporting, and query resolution. * Track financial requests and ensure accurate reporting and follow-up. * Monitor approval processes for Shopping Carts and Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), escalating issues where appropriate. * Collaborate with Finance, Vodafone Procurement Company (VPC), and other stakeholders to ensure effective programme financial control. * Ensure compliance with agreed reporting standards, governance requirements, and financial processes. ## Who you are * Previous experience working with SAP Supply Chain modules. * Minimum of two years’ experience in Finance, Supply Chain, Budget Control, Financial Planning, or a related field. * Good understanding of financial principles, including cost centre structures and project WBS structures. * Knowledge of accounting cost treatment rules and financial governance processes. * Good understanding of CAPEX and OPEX cost treatment methodologies. * Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel. * Able to build effective working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions. * Educated to degree level, preferably in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline. * Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. ## 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 • Hybrid way of working: 2 days from office per week (8 per month) • Medical and dental services • Life and hospitalization insurance • Dedicated employee phone subscription • Take control of your benefits and choose any of the following options: meal tickets / private pension / vacation vouchers / cultural vouchers - within the budget. • Special discounts for gyms and retailers • Annual Company Bonus • Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills • You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology • We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off. • Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave ## What skills you will learn * Advanced budget management and forecasting techniques. * Project and programme financial governance practices. * Financial analysis, reporting, and variance management. * SAP-based financial and procurement processes. * CAPEX and OPEX management and cost treatment methodologies. * Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration. * Financial planning and control within complex global programmes. ## 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. ## 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. ## Alert Apply for Vodafone jobs only through the official Vodafone Careers website to avoid job scams and fraud. #JDEnhancedByTARA ## Follow us on social media * LinkedIn: VOIS LinkedIn * Facebook: VOIS Facebook * Instagram: VOIS Instagram * You can also chat with our employees to learn more about our projects: Employee Connect