Finance Services Specialist
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.
What you’ll do
Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our VOIS Luxembourg Finance Services team. This role is pivotal in shaping the Finance Operations and Digital Strategy for Luxembourg, working closely with both finance and business stakeholders.
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement to pay process across all Luxembourg entities, ensuring compliance with Group governance and local policies. You will also play a crucial role in preparing internal reports and forecasts, supporting both internal and external audits, and driving system enhancements in collaboration with various off-shore VOIS Service Line teams, Local Finance and Business teams, and other Vodafone Group functions. Additionally, you will assist in transformation and process improvement programs, set up Finance Service support for new businesses (e.g., e-sim in Luxembourg), and integrate new scopes into Finance Services.
#### Key Accountabilities:
Supporting the financial accounting processes and month-end procedures for various entities in Luxembourg, with a special focus on Tomorrow Street. Providing detailed analysis on Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, highlighting key facts and variances against Budget/Forecast/Previous periods. Creating and sharing ad hoc reports and management information for Luxembourg entities upon request, including finance analysis for board meetings. Managing various aspects of Cash Flow and Working Capital reporting for the main Luxembourg entities. Taking full responsibility for the PTP processes across Luxembourg entities. Supporting new transformation initiatives and process improvements in close cooperation with Service Lines. Assisting in the statutory audit process for VRS, Tomorrow Street, and other Luxembourg entities. Ensuring compliance with Finance and Group controls for respective entities. Providing inputs for local regulatory reporting and managing bank mandates. Supporting the forecast process in coordination with business stakeholders, Group Reporting, and Group Planning teams. Overseeing Finance Services Delivery in close collaboration with Service Line functions to ensure the delivery of Finance services meets agreed SLAs, KPIs, and quality benchmarks. Cultivating a strategic, value-driven culture within the retained Finance Services team, emphasizing innovation, client satisfaction, and operational excellence.
Who you are
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to ensure a transparent representation of the results, processes, and procedures and to influence multiple stakeholders.
- Team Management: Experience in overseeing (virtual) teams in a complex, remote, and dynamic operating environment.
- Technical Financial Skills: Basic technical financial skills (e.g., financial accounting) as well as system skills (ERP and analytical tools), financial modelling.
- Customer Focus: ‘Can Do’ mindset with a focus on exceeding customer satisfaction expectations.
- Educational Background: University postgraduate degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics.
- Work Experience: 2+ years of working experience in FinOps, FP&A, and statutory audit, either through practical delivery or oversight.
- Accounting Standards: Basic knowledge of IFRS and Luxembourg accounting standards.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English. Any other EU languages would be a plus.
- System Experience: Experience with SAP FI and HFM would be preferred.
- Industry Experience: Experience in international organizations and the telecommunications industry would be an advantage.
- Soft Skills: Strong cooperation, coordination, communication, and presentation skills.
- Personal Attributes: Analytical mindset, hardworking, innovative, adaptable, and a team player.
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
We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. Here are some of the ways we support this:
Generous Annual Leave
• 28 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year
• 1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones or special occasions
• 11 public holidays to enjoy time with family and friends
• 5 charity days per year to give back to the community
Flexible Work Arrangements
• Flexible working schedule to help you balance your professional and personal life
• 20 days to work from abroad, allowing you to combine work with travel and new experiences
Comprehensive Health and Wellness
• Lunch vouchers to support your midday meals
• Access to private AXA health insurance and a robust pension scheme to secure your health and future
Continuous Learning and Development
• Access to Vodafone University and online training resources to help you grow your skills and advance your career
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.
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