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The core purpose of this role is to support the CBU LoB FBP team to ensure that key business objectives, effective decision-making, and operational financial planning & insights are met through end-to-end business partnering for the respective LoB on all commercial initiatives impacting Contribution Margin. The individual will be expected to interact with various stakeholders and business partners including Commercial LoB JDTs, S&D, Marketing, Terminals, FINOPs, and VSA FP&A together with the EHOD: CBU LoB FBP. Your responsibilities will include:
Business Partnering: support EHOD & FBP team with end-to-end business partnering for LoB including business cases and PIRs on all commercial initiatives impacting the Contribution Margin of LoB and capital investment, where applicable.
MEC & RF process: support EHOD & FBP team with the Month-end-close including Early View & Rolling Forecast process (IBRO to PnL CM) for LoB, trend informing insights, review with business partners providing validation, support, and alignment.
Budget & LRP: support EHOD & FBP team with the budget and LRP process (IBRO to PnL CM) for LoB, trend informing KPI/KFI insights, review with business partners providing validation, support, and alignment.
Reporting & Insights: support EHOD & FBP team with End-to-end LoB specific reporting on Customer Revenue, Direct Costs & A&R for LoB profitability, analysis, and insights to support performance narrative and efficiency targets.
Data analytics support EHOD & FBP team with the building of models to assist with MEC, RF, Budget, LRP, business cases, and PIRs with support from D&A and commercial aimed at simplifying reporting capabilities, data accuracy, and automated reports/dashboards.
IBRO: support EHOD & FBP team with IBRO at LoB level built up from building block KPIs impacting drivers of LoB contribution margin.
Teamwork
Support the FBP team and business partner colleagues to ensure team success. Build relationships both internal and external to deliver business results, leveraging and respecting differences.Create positive working relations between the CBU finance team, Vodacom SA Finance, and key internal business partners & stakeholders such as Commercial LoB JDTs (including Pricing, Segment, and CVM teams), S&D, Marketing, Terminals, FINOPs and VSA FP&A.
Communication
Knowledge and experience
Innovation and change
1. Business Case and PIR Development
Support Business Case (BCA) process and preparation of relevant financial impacts into the BCA, engaging all relevant stakeholders while ensuring BCAs are based on solid business assumptions, the initiatives are in line with company strategy, and generate adequate financial return. Support the Post Implementation Review (PIR) process on all BCAs launched that qualify for a PIR process. Support preparation of relevant financial impacts into the PIR, engaging all relevant stakeholders while ensuring PIRs are based on actual experience. Measure project results against the BCAs using sound financial and business principles to guide and table recommendations.On all BCAs & PIRs,Perform sensitivity analysis, highlight risk and opportunity, and propose actions to mitigate risks or chase additional opportunities.Evaluate the impact of new & existing initiatives along with market developments. Support the business to follow the appropriate company process in approving new initiatives with Capex spend by providing structured Business Cases and specifying Capex and OPEX needs. Gather all inputs from commercial & technical departments and external references.Provide relevant financial methodology.Challenge divisions by proposing alternatives to drive value.Present trade-offs and rank alternativesSupport senior management in taking the appropriate decision.Identify ways to track actual results. Ensure governance policies are followed.2. Month-End Close, Forecasting and Budget Process Support the Month-end-close including Early View & Rolling Forecast process (IBRO to PnL CM) for LoB including all KPI/KFI insights to support views.Support the annual Budgeting and Long-Range Planning (LRP) process for LoB including all KPI/KFI insights to support views.Provide the trend informing insights & review with business partners providing validation, support, and alignment.Support preparation of P&L up to Contribution Margin level including Customer Revenue (Service, Network & Non-Service Revenue), Direct Costs, A&R, and KPI/KFI trends to support insights.Support EHOD: FBP LoB & Operational Support in driving clear views into P&L for MEC, RF, Budgeting and LRP process. Support EHOD: FBP LoB & Operational Support in understanding OPEX/CAPEX requirements
3. Commercial Decision Support
5. Business Intelligence
6. Control, Governance & Modelling
7. Team leadership
Provide financial direction and guidance in strategic and commercial issues.Identify company-wide stakeholders in the new organization structure and understand the requirements.Maintain a creative and inclusive work environment.Be a part of team engagement and enablement.Create a safe and healthy working environmentThe ideal candidate for this role will have:
Experience & Qualifications
At least 7 years of financial management experience with Relevant BSc. or BCom. Mathematics, Commerce, Statistics, Econometrics, or relevant financial degreeAdvanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPointAdvanced SQL skills are essential.Experience in Analytics tools like Qlik Sense, PowerBIExperience in financial and business analysis ICT industry experience an advantage
Person specification - Technical / Professional / Personal Expertise
Strong financial management & analytical skillsUnderstanding of revenues, costs & profitabilityGood communication & presentation skillsStrong Commercial AcumenMultiple-stakeholder Management AbilityDevelop knowledge of the company and competitive industry preferable
We make an impact by offering:
Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packagesRetirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefitsCell phone and data benefits, advantages fiber connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies
Closing date for Applications: 08 July 2024.
The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.