Senior Finance Transformation Manager

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What you'll do

Excellent opportunity to work in a very challenging and stimulating role in Group Finance, managing all Finance related aspects of new and existing initiatives (M&A deals transformation initiative). Initiatives could include acquisitions, mergers of existing company into a new JV or complete disposals but also transformation of the existing business model to support Vodafone Investments and Vodafone Group targets and challenges. Activities could cover the pre-setup period, including any required input and negotiation with third parties, the transitional post-setup period, and the steady state one.

• Drive the definition of the service portfolio and charging arrangements in case of a Merge, Acquisition or Disposal of asset, ensuring that appropriate mechanisms (charging and governance) and legal framework are in place for Group services; manage and oversee all the subsequent changes during post deal period
• Contribute to negotiations within Group and with third parties and to setup specific agreements related to the provision of group service (e.g. INCA, LTA, TSA, MSA)
• Input into and prepare materials and presentations to be used by Vodafone senior leaders for decision making.
• Drive and manage required pricing reviews for charging agreements including preparation and maintenance of documentation of services provided by Group.
• Validate with Group tax the proposed model and related charges in line with transfer pricing requirements.

Who you are

• Good knowledge of service portfolio provided by Vodafone Group and of existing intercompany mechanisms
• Technical awareness to understand and manage implications connected to the provision of technology-based services
• Commercial awareness to understand and manage implications connected to business and consumer products and services, together with pricing mechanism
• Good knowledge of mechanism governing relations between Group functions/Regional organisations and Local markets
• Extensive finance expertise (analysis of Business Case models, business partnering and decision support, cost modelling and pricing), including financial systems (HFM, OHP, EVO)

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.

• Discretionary 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/adoption leave: 52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5
• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid
• Private medical family plan: fully paid
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

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.

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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.