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Head of Financial Services Strategy

Aggregate function:  Consumer
Business Area:  Local Consumer Business Unit
Posting Country:  Egypt
Date Posted:  6 Oct 2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term Contract

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.

Join Us

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.

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.

Role Purpose

Lead and shape the Financial Services growth agenda by leading & developing a high-performing strategy team to identify & execute high-value market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and M&A initiatives; developing compelling investment and business cases; and driving the commercialization of new opportunities to accelerate revenue growth, expand market presence, and create sustainable long-term enterprise value and competitive advantage.

Core Responsibilities

  • Drive Financial Services growth  through M&A, strategic investments, partnerships, and new business opportunities aligned with Vodafone Egypt’s growth ambitions.
  • Identify and prioritize high-value growth opportunities by assessing market trends, competitive threats, emerging business models, and attractive industry adjacencies.
  • Support in strategic assessments and investment decisions across M&A, market entry, new ventures, and innovation, evaluating strategic fit, commercial potential, risks, scalability, and expected returns.
  • Build and manage the strategic growth pipeline, converting priority opportunities into actionable business cases, investment proposals, partnerships, and transactions.
  • Lead strategic transformation and digital growth initiatives to unlock new revenue pools, strengthen capabilities, and create sustainable competitive advantage.
  • Business Development: Identify emerging Financial Services trends and regulatory opportunities to shape growth and M&A priorities.
  • Drive M&A due diligence and valuation, covering financial, commercial, operational, and regulatory dimensions.
  • Structure and negotiate acquisitions, investments, and new ventures to maximize strategic and shareholder value.
  • Drive post-acquisition integration and synergy realization against approved business cases.
  • Develop strategic partnerships and fintech alliances to expand capabilities, customer reach, and revenue.

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • High level strategic thinker - Extensive experience of setting and delivering high level business strategies within multinational organisations/consultancies
  • Commercially driven, able to rationalise strategies into deliverable, operational business plans
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, credible at leading and able to build cross functional partnerships  
  • Successful leadership track record, preferably through managing a sizeable team

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.

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