What you'll do
The General Finance Lead is responsible for the provision of excellent knowledge and the delivery of finance activities for the designated business function, to support business objectives.The General Finance Lead provides finance advice and partners with the business and Finance Centres of Expertise (COEs) to provide insight to support decision-making and planning.Typically reports to Senior General Finance Manager.
Who you are
* Assists, advises and executes processes and activities related to building forecasts, financial plans and reflecting efficient use of financial resources in order to achieve financial targets aligned to business objectives;
* Drives and maintains the delivery of the financial controls and governance activities and drives cost efficiencies, in alignment with and support for business objectives;
* Maintains solid relations and works closely with stakeholders and business units and acts as the key interface between Finance and other Vodafone functions;
* Works effectively with colleagues providing first class financial expertise to business units to assist with financial decisions and operations driving return on investment;
* Provides decision making driven by analysis of data;
* Ensures compliance with finance polices and frameworks;
* Has a good understanding of finance process challenges and helps make recommendations for improvements ensuring that these are fully implemented by all Finance Business Partners;
* May provide informal guidance to and coach junior staff.
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone 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.
What's in it for you
We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.
Who we are
You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.
Together we can.
