VodafoneThree - Commercial Finance Lead - Opex

This job is with VodafoneThree, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

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

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.

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.

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

• You'll play a meaningful part in shaping the future of the UK's largest mobile network as it comes together. As a Finance Lead within Consumer Operations, you'll partner closely with teams across the business, helping to bring clarity to complex decisions and guiding the organisation through an exciting period of transformation.
• Your insight and thoughtful approach will help create efficiencies, strengthen decision-making, and ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes for our customers and colleagues.
• You'll take ownership of financial planning for Consumer Operations opex, shaping forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans with care and precision.
• You'll provide thoughtful month-end analysis, helping leaders understand performance and feel confident in their decisions.
• You'll build strong, trusting relationships with operational teams, offering supportive challenge and meaningful financial insight.
• You'll uncover opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs, using data to tell a clear and compelling story.
• You'll support the development of business cases, staying close to outcomes and sharing learnings to help the business grow.
• You'll play an important role in bringing teams and processes together, encouraging continuous improvement and smoother ways of working.
• You'll help maintain strong governance, proactively identifying risks and working collaboratively to resolve them.

Who you are

• You'll bring a strong understanding of operational finance, ideally within a Consumer Operations or similar environment.
• You hold (or are working towards) a professional finance qualification such as ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• You'll have experience building positive, trusting partnerships and influencing outcomes with empathy and confidence.
• You'll have a keen eye for detail, taking pride in accuracy and delivering high-quality work.
• You'll enjoy collaborating with others and contributing to a supportive, inclusive team environment.
• You'll be curious and open to new ideas, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• You'll feel comfortable working with data, using tools like Excel and PowerPoint to communicate insights clearly.
• You'll approach change with resilience and a proactive mindset, helping others feel supported through transformation.

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 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.