VodafoneThree - Commercial Finance Lead (12-month FTC) in Newbury

Location: London OR Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Duration: 12 Months Secondment/Fixed Term Contract

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.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. 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. You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Consumer Leadership Team members and their teams to manage and optimize Opex budgets, supporting them in achieving their financial targets.
• Build trusted relationships across the business, providing financial insight, challenge, and guidance to drive informed decision-making.
• Lead annual planning and budgeting activities, including Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB), while supporting long-term financial planning.
• Own and develop forecasting models that track performance, identify trends, and provide clear visibility of future outcomes.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and reporting, translating complex data into clear recommendations and actionable insights.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to balance priorities, influence decisions, and align teams around common financial goals.
• Drive strong financial governance and controls, including variance analysis, risk and opportunity management, synergy tracking, and purchase order oversight.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency across the Consumer organisation.
• Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Who You Are

• Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business partnering experience.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into business actions.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively at senior levels.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to understand business drivers and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and finding smarter ways of working.
• Inclusive team player who values collaboration, diverse perspectives, and shared success.

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.

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.

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.

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, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. 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.