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Business Partner specialist

Posting Country:  Congo, the Democratic Republic of the
Date Posted:  5 Oct 2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodacom, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. 
 

Role Purpose

Vodacom is seeking an experienced and strategic Manager Finance Business Partner- Commercial to join ourdynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting our commercial operations byproviding expert financial analysis, strategic advice, and operational support to various departments, including HR,Finance, and the Vodacom Foundation. This role requires a proactive individual with strong analytical skills and theability to influence and drive business performance.

Vodacom DRC welcomes applications from candidates without discrimination and embraces diversity andinclusion. We strongly encourage women, neurodivergent individuals, and people living with disabilities toapply. We firmly believe that every individual brings unique and invaluable qualities, and we arecommitted to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment where everyone canflourish.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
  •  Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Vodacom Foundation to develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets.
  •  Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams
  •  Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.
  •  Support the development and implementation of cost-saving initiatives.
  •  Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads.
  •  Identify and analyze variances between budgeted and actual expenditures, providing actionable insights.
  •  Provide accurate and timely forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.
  •  Monitor and report on budget performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
  •  Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess business performance.
  •  Provide actionable insights to improve profitability and cost management.
  •  Analyze financial performance, identifying trends, and recommending corrective actions.
  •  Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis.
  •  Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  •  Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
  •  Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.

Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge

  •  Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is highly desirable.
  •  Proven experience in a finance business partner or similar role.
  •  Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a financial analysis or business partnering role, preferably within thetelecommunications or technology sector.
  •  Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
  •  Experience in working with senior management and cross-functional teams.
  •  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  •  Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  •  Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  •  Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Excel).

Commitment from Vodacom

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

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