Valuations Manager

## Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

## What you’ll do

• Lead valuation function (monitor 15+ operating companies at varying levels of maturity across Europe, the UK, and Africa, private equity investments, listed securities, derivatives)
• Full ownership of bi-annual audit of the Group’s impairment review / testing
• Project manage purchase price allocation for business combinations, including the appointment of external advisor and review of their work
• Build and maintain complex financial models (APV, NPV, ROCE, Rollup, Monte Carlo)
• Track valuations, market data and related metrics (CAPM, WACC, ROCE)
• Partner with FP&A and market finance teams to analyse budgets, rolling forecasts and long-range plans
• Collaborate with teams across the Group, including Reporting, FP&A, M&A, Treasury, Tax, Governance and Investor Relations
• Communicate financial analysis to executive management, addressing external reporting requirements, writing Group Board & Audit Committee Papers
• Critique fair value and option valuations prepared by investment banks and financial services firms
• Deliver and present valuations to Luxembourg and Dutch Holding Company Boards
• Prepare financial statement disclosures on impairment and return on capital employed
• Execute internal controls and SOX compliant documentation
• Drive process improvements in valuation control
• Proactively seek opportunities to support business wide transformation initiatives
• Monitor restructuring provisions and prepare monthly journals
• Prepare bi-annual common functions certification pack

## Who you are

• Degree qualified with professional designation (ACA or equivalent)
• Qualified finance professional with a breadth of experience. 5+ years valuation related advisory or equivalent corporate finance experience, preferably in the telecom industry
• Strong analytical, numeric mind
• Extensive valuations and financial modelling expertise with the ability to apply judgement and challenge assumptions
• Analyse and interpret complex financial data, and prepare comprehensive reports
• Advanced excel financial modelling, portfolio monitoring and scenario analysis
• Solid understanding of IFRS accounting standards (IAS 36, IFRS 3 etc.) and impact on valuations
• Experience in project management and strong relationship building skills
• Excellent communication skills and confident working with diverse audiences, with ability to effectively challenge more senior colleagues
• Senior stakeholder management and influence, working collaboratively across functions and with senior executives, advisors and auditors
• Effective time management, works well under pressure, meets deadlines and has a strong attention to detail

## Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

## What's in it for you

• Yearly bonus: 20%
• Company car: company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630

per month.

• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

## Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.