Manager - VGx Finance Ops Transformation

As Vodafone continues to evolve, our commitment to innovation has never been greater. Already the world's leading mobile telecommunications company, our goal is to pioneer a world of total communications solutions, where fixed, mobile, voice and data will all become one. And with more than 400 million customers to cater for across the globe, there has never been a better time to jump on board.

At Vodafone, we don’t just produce innovative products, we develop amazing people too. We’re a brand that loves change – if it’s not happening naturally then we’re creating it ourselves. It’s in our DNA to push forward, to create a better future, to never rest and find new ways that help people communicate.  That’s the lifeblood that runs throughout Vodafone. We are driven to empower people.  We are committed to helping our people perform at their best and achieve their full potential.

The role of  Manager - VGx Finance Ops Transformation will be a key position within the Finance Operations department, within the Newbury office.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Lead the delivery of Change and Transformation projects and programmes within VGx Finance Operations
• Specifically this role will be accountable for delivering a portfolio of change projects.
• These projects will comprise projects initiated by Finance and projects initiated outside of Finance that have an impact on finance systems, processes and organisation

As Manager - VGx Finance Ops Transformation your main responsibilities will involve:

• Assess and monitor key project dependencies, linkages and risks to ensure the transformation agenda is delivered to scope, time, cost and the required quality criteria
• Be a key facilitator for change by communicating changes, assessing local market risks, evaluating potential impacts to programme delivery and recommending resolutions
• Provide and enable best practices and standardisation to support the people readiness framework and transformation governance across the VGx Group
• Develop and implement communication and stakeholder strategy, engaging and communicating regularly with direct and non-direct stakeholders on the delivery of the programme to ensure support at all levels of the organisation
• Ensure key finance and operational risks are identified and that controls are in place and operate effectively to manage those risks

As Manager - VGx Finance Ops Transformation your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• Qualified Accountant 
• Exceptional Programme Management skills with experience of delivering in a cross functional, international environment
• Ability to lead, engage and motivate teams during periods of significant change
• Strong cooperation, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to challenge to achieve the right results
• Analytical-minded, hardworking, innovative, adaptable, team player and leader.
• Able to understand strategic requirements & translate them into clear, simple financial processes that deliver the business plan
• Good command of both written and spoken English
• Very good knowledge of SAP