VodafoneThree - SOX and Compliance Manager in Newbury

Location: Newbury or Manchester + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

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

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 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’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. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. 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.

What You’ll Do

• Promote, maintain and lead a culture of effective and efficient financial internal control throughout the company with a team of ‘3’.
• Design, implement, and maintain a culture of effective and efficient financial internal control framework throughout the finance business processes.
• Facilitate change management resulting from strategic initiatives to simplify, standardise and automate our processes.
• Ensure compliance with the control framework, including Quality Assurance Reviews, Control Testing Activities, and Remediation actions.
• Ensure that all Balance sheet and P&L impacts via control weaknesses are investigated and resolved.
• Manage day to day relationship with external, internal and regulatory auditors.
• Develop training materials and guidance to managers responsible for operation and ownership of controls.
• Act as subject matter expert on key finance process transformations.

Who You Are

• External/Internal Audit and SOX experience, including familiarity with entity financial statements.
• Experience in working on audit or advisory engagements over the design and implementation of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) control frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of processes, policies, risks and internal controls.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise workload effectively.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proven track record of process implementation and improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience in working with multiple stakeholders.
• ACCA/CIA/CISA or appropriate internal audit qualifications (preferred).
• Knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP financial reporting standards.
• Qualified accountant (ACA) an advantage.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? 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.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks. 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.