As a Specialist in Finance Planning and Control, you will be in charge of the following responsibilities:
Planning ProcessCoordinate information and results with different areas (Business Unit, Financial Planning).Ensure commercial inputs received from commercial managers are consistent and aligned with strategy.Support the business unit in financial-related issues.Identify key opportunities to maximize efficiency of business decisions.External reporting to Group following established deadlines.Financial ControlExplain on a weekly/monthly basis the variations in the actuals vs different scenarios (previous year, forecast) with an analytical view and adding value to the business.Assess financial impact of commercial propositions.Proactively address any financial issues that may impact ongoing business.Support the month-end closing process in the Consumer Business Unit.Produce weekly P&L estimations and identify potential risks to achieve budget targets.Ensure accurate and timely information to the business.Point of contact for finance and business to ensure accuracy.Decision SupportProvide insightful and added-value analysis to drive business objectives.Provide regular & ad-hoc financial & business analysis to support the management team.Support business decisions by providing financial management information.Provide actionable recommendations to the business unit managers.Advise on opportunities and identify risks associated with business decisions.What You Bring:Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, often cross-functionally.Business partnership approach to business unit teams.Excellent communication skills and ability to express financial concepts to non-financial audiences.Results-oriented and accustomed to working under tight deadlines.Detail-oriented.Interest in understanding business insights.Strong technical and financial knowledge, including understanding of internal control requirements and accounting principles as well as relevant business environment and processes.2+ years experience in financial planning, control, and decision support, preferably in a commercial environment.Fluent in English.High level of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Office suite.Experience in the telco industry is a plus.SAP knowledge desirable (MM, CO, FI).Databases (SQL, Teradata) knowledge desirable.At Vodafone, we are committed to diversity as an engine of change. We are proud to offer equal opportunities regardless of race, nationality, cultural origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and religious or political beliefs.
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