EVO Finance Systems Strategy Lead

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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

EVO, short for Erp VOdafone, is one of the largest single instance SAP systems globally. It integrates S4 and SaaS solutions, offering a comprehensive ERP platform for Vodafone. EVO is about to transition to RISE with SAP, enhancing its capabilities and streamlining operations. This move reflects Vodafone's commitment to leveraging advanced technology for greater efficiency and innovation.

The Finance Systems Strategy Lead will play a crucial role within the EVO Governance & Strategy Team, responsible for leading the strategic direction and governance of finance systems.

This role requires strong finance management skills, extensive experience in financial services, and a comprehensive understanding of business operations.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational, problem-solving, and leadership abilities, along with strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence key decision-makers at various organizational levels.

This role may be required to travel occasionally.

• Define and own the strategic vision for finance systems, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Establish and enforce governance frameworks to monitor system performance, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between executive leadership, IT, and Finance teams for all matters related to finance systems.
• Lead large-scale finance system projects and initiatives, from strategy through execution, to ensure timely and within-budget delivery.
• Drive the roadmap for finance system functionality, including enhancements, upgrades, and integrations with other business systems.

Who you are

• Expertise in Finance process areas ( P2P, Intercompany, Record to Report, Treasury & Cash Management, T&E, Order to Cash)
• Ability to manage and communicate with stakeholders from Director level to process operators
• Experience in managing broad, multicultural change programs.
• Ability to manage individuals with conflicting opinions, priorities, and expectations
• Ability to understand and communicate the interactions between business requirements and system solutions.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• SAP FICO
• Project Management Skills (Prince 2, PMBOK, PMI etc)
• Cloud & ERP Systems knowledge (a plus)

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

Yearly bonus: 20%
Company car: company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630
per month.
Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
Charity days: 5 days/year
Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

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.

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.

Vodafone UK is a major telecom company providing mobile phone services, broadband, TV and converged communication solutions to consumer and business markets.