VodafoneThree - Finance Change Lead (12 month FTC)

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

Location: 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.

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.

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. You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country.

What you'll do:

• Lead complex finance transformation projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Partner with Finance teams and wider business stakeholders to understand challenges, identify opportunities, and develop practical solutions.
• Act as the bridge between programme teams and Finance functions, ensuring new capabilities are successfully embedded and adopted.
• Define and communicate the impact of change across people, processes, and technology.
• Build, lead, and motivate cross-functional and virtual teams, creating a collaborative and empowered working environment.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and roadblocks, taking proactive action to keep delivery on track.
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, third-party suppliers, and external partners to enable efficient and cost-effective delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying innovative ways to enhance project outcomes and maximise business benefits.
• Support business readiness and change management activities, helping teams successfully transition through transformation initiatives.
• Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior and executive leadership teams.

Who you are:

• Proven experience delivering complex business transformation or change programmes, with at least 5 years of project management experience.
• A recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and/or SAFe frameworks.
• Experience working within, or exposure to, Finance or Accounting environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and successfully manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong change management skills with the ability to drive adoption and realise business benefits.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence presenting complex information to senior and executive-level audiences.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and champion innovation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience managing risks, issues, and dependencies in large-scale programmes.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment and adapt to evolving business priorities.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style that builds trust, empowers others, and delivers results through teamwork.

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 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 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.