VodafoneThree - Financial Governance Lead - Cellnex

## Location: Newbury \+ Hybrid Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday Hybrid We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team. ## Who We Are We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today. We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Why VodafoneThree Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started. Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth. ## What you’ll do We’re creating something special. We are joining forces to create the biggest mobile network provider in the UK. Through our collective strengths and talents, we’ll transform our customers’ experience and build a best-in-class network for coverage, connectivity and reliability, delivering greater value and more choice for the nation. There are very few moments in our careers where we can genuinely help shape something new. We’re not just building a company. We’re building a culture, a legacy and a future to be proud of. As Finance Governance Lead, you’ll play an important role in that journey. This is not a traditional Finance or Commercial role. You’ll take a strategic, long-term view of one of VodafoneThree’s most significant third-party infrastructure relationships, owning the commercial and financial governance of the agreement and looking at how we optimise its value throughout the contract lifecycle. Working closely with our Towers and Estates teams, alongside Finance, Procurement, Legal and senior business leaders, you’ll combine commercial thinking, financial modelling and contract expertise to influence strategic negotiations and shape sustainable, mutually beneficial outcomes. * Own the commercial and financial governance of a major strategic supplier relationship, taking accountability for contractual, financial, performance and relationship outcomes. * Develop a deep understanding of the master contract and associated commercial arrangements, ensuring the business understands its obligations, opportunities, risks and longer-term financial exposure. * Build, own and interpret financial and scenario models to assess different commercial options, contract changes, risks and opportunities. * Work confidently with complex or incomplete information, using commercial judgement and credible assumptions to develop clear recommendations for senior decision-makers. * Take a long-term strategic view of the agreement, identifying opportunities to optimise value throughout the contract lifecycle rather than focusing solely on short-term savings. * Lead and support complex commercial negotiations with strategic third-party partners, balancing financial value, contractual commitments and long-term business relationships. * Represent VodafoneThree in key contractual and governance forums, providing clear analysis, recommendations and challenge to support effective decision-making. * Lead the commercial assessment of contract variations, scope changes, compliance matters and disputes, working with Legal, Procurement, Finance and operational teams to understand the wider impact. * Partner with budget owners and Finance teams to support effective budgeting and long-term financial planning, identifying material variances, risks and opportunities. * Translate complex financial, contractual and commercial information into clear, compelling insight for senior stakeholders, enabling confident and evidence-based decisions. * Build a trusted, collaborative relationship with our strategic supplier, creating shared ownership of issues while protecting VodafoneThree’s commercial position. ## Who you are We’re looking for someone who combines strong commercial judgement with financial understanding and the confidence to operate in a complex strategic environment. Experience managing a large, complex strategic supplier, contract or commercial partnership, ideally within telecoms, infrastructure or another long-term contracted environment. * Strong commercial and financial understanding, with the ability to connect contractual decisions with their wider financial and business implications. * Hands-on experience of building, owning and interpreting financial models, including scenario modelling and long-term financial forecasting. * Strong understanding of complex contracts and commercial frameworks, including experience interpreting contractual terms and identifying commercial risks and opportunities. * Experience leading or supporting complex commercial negotiations, with the ability to create sustainable outcomes for multiple stakeholders. * Confidence working with ambiguity and incomplete data, applying sound judgement and assumptions to create meaningful commercial insight. * Strong analytical capability, with the ability to assess different scenarios, understand trade-offs and make clear, evidence-based recommendations. * Experience working across functions such as Finance, Procurement, Legal, Commercial and operational teams. * Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to present complex financial and commercial information to senior leaders and challenge constructively. * Knowledge of the telecommunications or infrastructure environment would be highly valuable, particularly experience working with long-term infrastructure agreements. Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. ## What we offer We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. Need to Know We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. 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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/) for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you. ## #VodafoneThree #LI-Hybrid