IT Budget Controller (Bucharest and Iasi)

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

We are seeking an IT Budget Controller to support the Internet of Things (IoT) portfolios by managing and monitoring budgets effectively. This role involves updating budget trackers, processing work orders, overseeing procurement, performing month-end closing activities, and providing financial reporting. The individual will collaborate closely with Finance, LPM, and portfolio owners to ensure accurate cost planning, governance compliance, and continuous improvement of budgeting processes.

Ensure accurate cost planning for the financial year by applying correct accounting rules.

Conduct regular calls with portfolio management teams to review budgets and provide guidance.

Analyse budget forecasts, communicate performance updates, and report changes.

Provide regular budget status reports to Finance, LPM, and Delivery representatives.

Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain alignment between budgets and portfolio activity planning.

Control portfolio budgets according to governance approvals and communicate risks or opportunities to Finance.

Perform monthly accounting activities including GRN completion, payment acceptance, reconciliation, SAP budget setup, and variance analysis.

Update budget trackers to reflect Finance/SAP actuals and commitments, ensuring accurate data in Power BI dashboards.

Offer guidance to teams on managing portfolio budgets effectively.Drive continuous improvement and automation of cost planning processes and participate in cross-organisational initiatives.

Advanced financial planning and budget control techniques.SAP Finance and Power BI dashboard management.Stakeholder engagement and relationship management in a matrix organisation.Process optimisation and automation strategies.

Experienced in managing Capex and OPEX budgets within programmes.

Skilled in SAP Finance & Accounting with a strong understanding of accounting rules.

Adept at working in virtual teams within a matrix organisation and building strong relationships.

Background in IT service delivery and organisational transformation environments.

Holds higher education in business economics, financial management, or related fields.

Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).

Experience in Telecom or similar fast-paced industries.
Optional: Knowledge of Agile, PMI, P3O, PRINCE II, CIMA/ACCA certification, Business Intelligence tools, and process improvement methods such as Lean Six Sigma.

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.

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