VodafoneThree - SOX and Compliance Manager

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

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 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

• 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, to ensure that accounting clarity is improved month on month.
• Manage day to day relationship with external, internal and regulatory auditors and facilitate in building an efficient approach to audits that strikes effective balance between risk mitigation and value optimisation.
• Develop training materials and guidance to managers responsible for operation and ownership of controls.
• Act as subject matter expert on key finance process transformations, assess impacts resulting from changes, provide critical input into the design of new to-be processes, and ensure that change is delivered in controlled way.

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 into business processes.
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of processes, policies, risks and internal controls.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise workload effectively within a scaling business.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Has a proven track record of process implementation and improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience in working with multiple stakeholders across different levels and able to influence people in the wider organisation.
• 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 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

• Great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work.
• Personalised benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more.
• Career development through 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.