VodafoneThree - Senior Commercial Finance Manager, Business Direct Sale

Location: Newbury preferred or any other site + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our 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.

Who We Are

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.

Why VodafoneThree

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

The Senior Commercial Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Business Direct channel, providing financial leadership, commercial insight and strategic challenge to drive sustainable growth and profitability. The role is responsible for delivering robust financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis, while partnering closely with Commercial, Sales and Operational stakeholders to influence decision-making. Through detailed financial modelling, business performance evaluation and proactive identification of risks and opportunities, the role helps shape strategic initiatives, optimise commercial outcomes and ensure delivery against key business objectives. Acting as a trusted finance partner, the Senior Commercial Finance Manager supports informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the Business Direct portfolio.

• Lead commercial finance support for the Business Direct channel, providing insight, challenge and recommendations that drive profitable growth and support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Sales, Finance and Operations teams to influence business performance and deliver financial objectives.
• Own and deliver robust financial planning, forecasting and budgeting activities, ensuring performance is clearly understood and accurately reflected in business plans.
• Analyse revenue, margin, customer and product performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve commercial outcomes.
• Provide financial evaluation and commercial modelling for new initiatives, investment proposals, pricing decisions and strategic projects.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Monitor key business drivers, proactively highlighting performance variances and supporting the development of corrective actions where required.
• Support governance and control activities, ensuring accurate reporting, financial integrity and compliance with business policies and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting, forecasting and analytical processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy and decision-making.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships, acting as a trusted finance partner who supports the delivery of VodafoneThree’s commercial ambitions.

Who you are

• Can showcase significant experience in commercial finance, business partnering, financial planning and analysis, or a similar strategic finance environment.
• Highly analytical, with strong financial modelling and commercial evaluation skills, and the ability to turn data into meaningful business insight.
• Comfortable challenging assumptions, identifying risks and opportunities, and influencing decisions through evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and can build credibility quickly with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently, adapting your style to suit a range of audiences, including non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail while remaining focused on the bigger commercial picture and strategic priorities.
• Proactive, curious and solutions-focused, with the ability to investigate issues, challenge existing ways of working and drive improvements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outputs within demanding timescales.
• Demonstrable confidence working with large data sets, reporting tools and financial systems to support informed business decisions.
• Someone who showcases a growth mindset, who takes ownership of outcomes and motivated to continually develop their commercial and financial expertise.

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

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 help with your career through our 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 (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/) 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.

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