IT Budget Analyst

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

The role is responsible to drive cost optimisation, and value realisation across cloud and IT infrastructure spending.  Bridge engineering, product, and finance teams, ensuring that technology investments are aligned with business objectives and managed efficiently through data-driven financial operations.

More specifically you will:
•    Develop and maintain the financial operations governance model, policies, and cost control standards.
•    Ensure compliance with financial, budgetary, and procurement policies for cloud and infrastructure spending.
•    Drive adoption and consistency of these practices across teams.
•    Collaborate with engineering, product, procurement, and finance to deliver cost optimisation initiatives.
•    Communicate spending trends, risks, and optimisation opportunities via reports and dashboards.
•    Monitor cloud usage and cost data to identify waste, anomalies, and rightsizing opportunities.
•    Lead optimisation actions such as sizing, scheduling, lifecycle management, and architecture improvements.
•    Develop financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and implement chargeback for transparency.
•    Track IT charges, variances, and provide early warnings; support budgeting with accurate forecasts.
•    Challenge spending requests and manage cost commitments, contracts, and reservations to avoid overruns.

Who you are

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance or other related field
• Proven experience in financial analysis, IT budgeting, and cross-functional environments involving IT, engineering, finance, and procurement.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and consumption-based pricing models.
• Solid experience in analysing large datasets (usage, invoices, cost reports) to derive actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling techniques.
• Ability to challenge cost drivers and recommend optimised alternatives.
• Experience collaborating with procurement, finance, and vendor management teams.
• Strong governance mindset with attention to detail and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical concepts into business language.
• Proactive problem-solving and prioritisation skills to drive initiatives to completion.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills in Greek & English

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package 
• Private Health & Medical Insurance  
• Hybrid way of working: a blend of 60% remote and 40% office-based working, including the option to work up to 20 days from abroad 
• Unlimited connectivity with our mobile, landline and Vodafone TV services – Experience first what our customers love 
• Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings 
• Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service  
• Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home  
• Spirit of Vodafone days: dedicated time to pause, develop new skills and connect with our teams, values and services 
• Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day  
• Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking 
• Special employee offers and discounts 

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.