VodafoneThree – Senior Commercial Finance Manager
Business Area: Local Vodafone Business Unit
Posting Country: United Kingdom
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location
Farnborough or Newbury – Hybrid (4 days a week onsite)
Salary and Benefits
Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits. Up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, paid time for charity work, discounts, vouchers, pension plan, and more.
Working Hours
Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday.
Security Clearance
This position requires UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance or the ability to obtain it.
What you’ll do
- Lead the annual budgeting cycle, working closely with the VBSE leadership team to set stretching but achievable targets.
- Steer financial forecasting, shaping short‑term rolling outlooks and long‑term models for the full P&L.
- Prepare and publish monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing clear variance analysis.
- Create KPIs and performance metrics that highlight trends and enable proactive decision‑making.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
- Manage cost control across CoS, capex, opex, including a significant headcount budget.
- Oversee accounting operations, including cost accounting and revenue recognition, partnering with FinOps.
- Provide robust financial modelling and insights to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions and operational change.
- Lead and grow the Commercial Finance & Billing & Collections team, setting direction, supporting development and driving high performance.
- Act as a key point of contact for FP&A teams and external auditors.
- Manage revenue accrual balances to ensure invoicing, cash collection and contract alignment.
- Meet security requirements including holding Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and maintaining client confidentiality.
Who you are
- Extensive finance and accounting experience with a strong track record of driving financial performance.
- Current DV clearance or eligibility and willingness to undergo DV vetting.
- Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable recommendations.
- Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to non‑financial audiences.
- Experience leading, motivating, and developing high‑performing teams.
- Strong commercial acumen and confidence holding senior stakeholders to account.
- Experience in Finance Transformation (desirable).
- Recognised qualification such as CIMA, ACA, or ACCA.
- Solid understanding of Accounting Principles and IFRS, especially IFRS 15.
What we offer
We care about our people’s success by offering competitive pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, paid time for charity work, and personalised benefits such as discounts, vouchers, a pension plan, continuous learning opportunities, and excellent parental leave policies.
Additional information
We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. All offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks.
We make reasonable adjustments for accessibility as per UK regulations. For more details, refer to our Accessibility page.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace. We promote Inclusion for All, believing that diversity plays an important role in our success. We actively encourage everyone to consider joining our journey.
