FP&A VBU Business Partner (FTC)

Aggregate function:  Finance
Business Area:  Local Finance
Posting Country:  Ireland
Date Posted:  23 Jun 2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodafone, 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:

Reporting directly into the Commercial Analysis and Planning Manager, the role is for a FP&A partner for the Business segment. This role will work alongside the Commercial Analysis & Planning Manager, the CA&P Lead, the Consumer FP&A business partner and Planning Executive. The Team works closely with both the Consumer & Business Commercial Finance Business Partner teams as well as Financial Operations.

Essence of Role – Key Accountabilities:

Commercial Reporting & Analysis
Support Directors, Senior Management & Finance Controllers with management reporting and analysis This will include revenue, cost, customer base and tariff/handset mix performance.
Responsible for preparation of analysis and presentations for monthly review calls both locally and at Group level.
Monthly management reporting to Business Director, Business Leadership Team & Finance Controller, including monthly performance pack & dashboards, early flash reporting and performance commentary as required
Ad hoc reporting, analysis & commentary for Business Director & Controllers utilising reporting systems to give an accurate, timely & insightful response
Company-wide reporting & analysis to identify risks & opportunities and drive performance improvement.
Support & drive financial performance reviews with CEO, CFO & Senior Leadership team as required.


Financial Planning & Forecasting
Overall owner of the mid-month indicator process, managing the process, producing and circulating indicator pack in advance of review meeting, and communicating indication of performance to Group and local Directors
Produce and present monthly 12 month rolling forecast to CFO & Finance Controllers, in collaboration with Business Partners & Business
Lead, drive & support the Financial Planning process throughout the Company & entire P&L, with specific focus on Enterprise.


Business Partnering
Supporting the Enterprise business unit controllers and business partners in relation to management reporting, commercial analysis, forecasting & planning
Develop strong partnering relationship with Controllers, Business Partners & the business to influence, shape & drive an organisation that is fit for future.
Manage group as a key stakeholder by developing a strong working relationship.  Provide financial analysis required to facilitate their understanding of our financial performance & plans.
  

Information Systems
Work with Financial Reporting & Data Teams to improve the quality, level and amount of information so that drivers and trends can be understood.  Ensure the reported information meets the needs of the business and can be delivered in a more efficient and effective manner and aligns to single version of truth concept
Become team expert on the abilities and limitations of the data warehouse, Microstrategy, HFM & essbase  
Take an active role across the Finance teams to drive continuous improvement, accuracy and consistency of management reporting.

We Are Looking For You, If You Have:

Essential
•    Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with 3+ years PQE
•    Previous commercial experience preferential
•    Planning, forecasting and budgeting experience.
•    Previous financial modelling experience.
•    Excellent PC skills with proficiency in Excel front ends
•    An effective communicator who can communicate effectively both cross-functionally and to senior management. 
•    An individual with a growth mindset who is open for new challenges.

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.