VodafoneThree - Senior Finance Analyst

## 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 to do Play a key role in helping the business understand financial performance and make informed decisions. Combine your analytical, business partnering and presentation skills to turn complex financial information into clear insights, while leading key elements of budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning. Working closely with senior finance and business stakeholders, you’ll have the opportunity to influence decisions, identify opportunities and continuously improve how the team works. You will: * Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting across month-end, forecasts and other key reporting cycles. * Analyse monthly results against budgets and forecasts, identifying the key drivers behind performance, risks and opportunities. * Own elements of the long-range planning process, building and managing financial models and helping shape future plans with senior finance leaders. * Coordinate financial submissions across teams and systems, ensuring stakeholders remain aligned and key deadlines are achieved. * Create clear, engaging presentations for forecasts and planning cycles, translating financial information into meaningful business insights. * Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business, offering constructive challenge, recommendations and solutions to support better decisions. * Track key initiatives and performance trends, using your insights to influence positive change and improve business performance. * Champion continuous improvement, using tools, data and new ways of working to make reporting, forecasting and analysis more efficient. Who you are * Fully qualified accountant through ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with around 1 to 2 years of post-qualification experience. * Bring strong financial accounting, analysis and reporting skills, with a keen eye for accuracy and detail. * Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, filters and charts, to analyse data and communicate insights. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work within demanding reporting and forecasting timelines. * Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences. * Bring the confidence to challenge thinking, influence decisions and offer practical, evidence-based recommendations. * Take ownership of your work, identifying what needs to be done independently while seeking guidance and collaborating when it adds value. * Bring a continuous improvement mindset, looking for smarter and more efficient ways to deliver meaningful outcomes. ## 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. We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application. 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