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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

 

The core purpose of this role is to support the Group Finance FP&A team to ensure that key business objectives, effective decision making, and operational financial planning & insights is met through end-to-end business partnering for the respective Operating Companies (OpCos) on all reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
The individual will be expected to interact with various stakeholders and business partners together with the EHOD (Executive head): Group FP&A.

Your responsibilities will include:

 

Month End Close, Forecasting and Budget Process 

Responsible for the Month-end-close including Early View & Rolling Forecast process for The Group including all KPI/KFI insights to support viewsSupport the annual Budgeting and Long-Range Planning (LRP) process for The Group including all KPI/KFI insights to support views. Provide the trend informing insights & review with EHOD providing validation, support and alignmentReview of P&L including Customer Revenue (Service & Non-Service Revenue), Direct Costs, A&R and KPI/KFI trends that support insights.Support EHOD: FP&A in driving clear views into P&L for Month-end close, Rolling Forecast, Budgeting and LRP processSupport EHOD: FP&A & provide Operational Support in understanding OPEX/CAPEX requirements

 

Management Reporting & Insights

Provide End-to-end Group specific reporting on Revenue, Direct Costs & A&R for The Group profitability, analysis and insights to support performance narrative and efficiency targetsMonthly P&L commentary and analysis at a high level OpCo view to support the variance commentaryMonitoring OpCo’s performance against targetsIdentifying potential issues and carrying out analysis to validateSupporting OpCo’s to identify, analyse, validate and implement remedy actions Contribute to Management reporting that lands in Exco and board

Business Intelligence

Provide insightful management information with strong focus on anticipating and managing monthly/quarterly results, and on management actionsStrategic alignment

 

Control, Governance & Modelling

Maintain an effective operational control environment over financial items, identifying weaknesses and developing solutions especially on enablement solutions and their rollout.Ensure business decisions are made within the governance and How we work frameworkBuild and maintain models to assist with MEC, RF, Budget, LRP, with support from D&A, RPA & commercial aimed at simplifying reporting capabilities, data accuracy and automated reports/dashboards

 

Innovation and change

Simplify and standardise modelling, reporting and processes wherever possible whilst ensuring that the requirements of the business are deliveredThe ability to use system tools & technologies to analyse data, such as Bl, big data etc. Look for new and innovative ways of working to strive for continual improvement The ideal candidate for this role will have:

 

At least 5+ years in financial management experience with relevant BSc. or BCom. Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics or relevant financial degree. CIMA / CA(SA) advantageousAdvanced proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPointExperience in financial and business analysis. ICT industry experience is an advantageExperience in Budgeting and Forecasting Experience in financial and business information analysis Experience in financial modelling and business partneringAbility to work independently and as part of a team Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy Strong financial management & analytical skills Understanding of revenues, costs & profitability Good communication & presentation skillsStrong Commercial AcumenMultiple-stakeholder Management AbilityDevelop knowledge of the company and competitive industry preferableCore competencies, knowledge, and experience:

 

Ownership abilityFormulating Solutions & Concepts. Deciding and Initiating actionDelivering results and meeting Exco expectations Relating and NetworkingPersuading and Influencing Strong Writing and ReportingAdapting and responding to changeWe make an impact by offering: Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packagesRetirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefitsCell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

 

 

Closing date for Applications: 5 August 2025 

 

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.