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Finance Optimisation Business Partner (Lean Six Sigma)

Aggregate function:  Vodafone Business
Business Area:  Local Vodafone Business Unit
Posting Country:  United Kingdom
Date Posted:  26 Feb 2025
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.

Location: Newbury (Hybrid)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri
Contract Type: 10-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)

 

 


At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

 

 

Who We Are

 

 

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives. 

 

 

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company.  We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

 

 

Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

 

 

What you'll do

 

 

We're recruiting for a Finance Optimisation Business Partner to join our UK Finance team here at Vodafone. 

 

 

As a Finance Optimisation Business Partner, you will work closely with the Senior Commercial Finance Manager for Bid Finance & Profitability to drive process efficiency, cost reduction, and operational excellence across the Finance function. This role serves as a strategic partner to various business units, ensuring that lean principles are effectively applied to our processes. 

 

 

Wider responsibilities will also include:

 

 

  • Process Improvement & Lean Implementation: Analyse current finance processes and identify areas for improvement using lean methodologies (e.g., value stream mapping, Kaizen), with a view to then design, implement, and monitor lean process changes.
  • Strategic Business Partnership: Act as a finance partner to business units, providing financial analysis and insight to support decision-making.
  • Financial Analysis & Reporting: Conduct root cause analysis of financial performance issues and provide recommendations for improvement, whilst developing metrics and KPIs to measure process efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Change Management & Training: Lead change management initiatives/workshops/training sessions related to process transformations within the finance function and serve as a mentor to team members on lean concepts and techniques. 

 

 

Who you are

 

 

  • Deep understanding of lean and project management methodologies, process mapping, and value stream analysis.
  • Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
  • Certified in Lean Six Sigma preferred.
  • Proven track record of implementing successful process improvements in a Finance environment.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

 

 

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. So if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we would encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.

 


 

Together we can

 

 

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

 

 

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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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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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