Financial Planning & Analysis Lead - VOIS

## Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

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## About this Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis professional to support the financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management activities for Vodafone Group’s VGSG, VGSIL, and VGX entities. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality financial insights, maintaining planning and reporting data integrity, supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, and enabling informed decision-making through effective stakeholder engagement across Finance, HR, Controlling, and FP&A teams. The role requires strong accounting and financial reporting expertise, analytical capability, and the ability to operate effectively within a global and evolving business environment.

## What you’ll do

Support FP&A activities across VGSG, VGSIL, and VGX entities.

Maintain master data and support organisational re-structure activities in line with business strategy.

Manage monthly actuals reporting processes from SAP into Anaplan, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.

Support budgeting and forecasting cycles by collaborating with broader Finance teams to gather and validate planning assumptions.

Analyse Headcount, Operating Expenditure (Opex), Efficiency, and Recharge performance metrics. Support consolidation activities for Budget, Quarterly Forecasts, Long-Range Planning (LRP), and management reporting submissions. Assist in preparation of projected financial statements including Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecasts.

Ensure actuals are accurately reflected within planning and reporting systems through effective master data governance.

Interpret financial statements and provide meaningful analysis to support business decisions.

Provide guidance to Finance Business Partners during budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and central FP&A direction.

Deliver timely, accurate, and insight-driven submissions supported by detailed variance analysis and performance commentary.

Build strong working relationships with Finance Business Partners, Controlling teams, HR Business Partners, Anaplan Centre of Excellence teams, and wider Finance stakeholders.

Promote knowledge sharing, business continuity, and continuous process improvement within the team.

Support resolution of escalations and contribute to effective stakeholder management across global functions.

## Who you are

Qualified accountant or holder of an equivalent internationally recognised accounting qualification.

Demonstrated experience in accounting, finance, controlling, financial reporting, or FP&A environments.

Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes.

Experience working with SAP, Anaplan, and financial planning systems. Knowledge of SOX controls, IFRS standards, and financial governance frameworks.

Strong stakeholder management skills with experience operating in global and matrix environments. Ability to build productive relationships and manage competing stakeholder expectations.

Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution capabilities.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business requirements while maintaining high-quality outputs.

Demonstrates sound judgement, critical thinking, and a continuous improvement mindset.

## Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

## What's in it for you

Exposure to strategic financial planning and decision-support activities across multiple Vodafone Group entities.Opportunity to work closely with global Finance leaders, Finance Business Partners, HR teams, and Centres of Excellence.Involvement in budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance management processes at an international level.Experience influencing financial outcomes through insightful analysis and stakeholder collaboration.Opportunity to contribute to process optimisation, planning system enhancements, and reporting excellence.

## What skills you will learn

Advanced Financial Planning & Analysis methodologies.Budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning techniques.Financial modelling, management reporting, and business performance analysis.SAP and Anaplan planning and reporting processes.Cross-functional stakeholder management and influencing skills.Financial governance, SOX compliance, and IFRS application within a global environment.Business partnering and strategic decision-support capabilities.

## VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

## Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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