VodafoneThree - Commercial Finance Lead - VOXI and Talkmobile

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.

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

• This role sits at the centre of Consumer Value Brands (CVB) finance, combining end-to-end ownership of brand performance with a broader, consolidated view across multiple brands.
• You will lead performance insight, reporting, and planning, while partnering closely with commercial and brand teams to drive value creation.
• The role blends structured financial ownership (P&L, month-end, R&O) with high-impact analysis and storytelling to support senior leadership decision-making and optimise trading performance.
• Own and manage the end-to-end P&L for VOXI & Talkmobile, including revenue, costs, and unit economics, ensuring clear accountability for performance.
• Lead consolidated CVB performance insight and storytelling, providing clear, actionable narratives for senior stakeholders.
• Manage CVB month-end processes end-to-end, including consolidation of results across brands, variance analysis, and performance tracking.
• Co-ordinate closely with Brand Finance Managers to ensure timely delivery, consistent messaging, and high-quality insight at a total CVB level.
• Own the CVB Risks & Opportunities (R&O) consolidation process, aligning assumptions and ensuring visibility of key drivers and mitigation plans.
• Deliver high-quality reporting packs, presentations, and materials for CVB senior leadership, translating complex data into clear recommendations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, ensuring robust financial outlooks and alignment with commercial strategy.
• Act as a key finance partner to commercial and trading teams, influencing performance, pricing, and investment decisions.
• Provide cross-brand value creation insight, including ownership of unit economics and IBRO analysis to support trading optimisation.
• Support decision-making through business cases, scenario modelling, and post-investment reviews, challenging assumptions to maximise returns.
• Partner on OpEx management, improving cost transparency and supporting financial discipline across teams.
• Collaborate with FP&A and BI teams to enhance reporting, develop new insights, and continuously improve processes.
• Build strong relationships across finance and commercial functions, ensuring alignment and driving performance outcomes.
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis and support strategic projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Who you are

• A qualified finance professional (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with strong commercial acumen and a track record of driving business performance.
• Highly analytical, with advanced financial modelling skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Experienced in business partnering, with confidence influencing and challenging senior stakeholders across finance and commercial teams.
• A strong storyteller, able to distil multiple data sources into clear, compelling narratives for leadership audiences.
• Proven experience managing P&L performance, forecasting, and identifying key financial drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Commercially minded, with a deep understanding of value creation, unit economics, and performance optimisation.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, ensuring high levels of accuracy while maintaining a focus on the bigger picture.
• A proactive problem-solver, naturally curious and driven to continuously improve processes and insight quality.
• Strong collaborator who builds trusted relationships and works effectively across teams to drive alignment and outcomes.
• Advanced user of Excel and confident in building impactful, executive-level PowerPoint presentations.
• A self-starter with high ownership, accountability, and a drive to make a tangible impact on business performance.

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.

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.