Group Finance Business Partner: Technology When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1. The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa. Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2024. Role Purpose/Business Unit: The core purpose of this role is to support the Group Technology team as a Business Partner to ensure that key business objectives, effective decision-making, and operational financial planning&insights is met through end-to-end business partnering for 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 FBP. Your responsibilities will include: Month-End Close, Forecasting and Budget Process Tracking Operational Purchase Orders (PO) for Group Technology. Receipting of POs. Support the annual Budgeting and Long-Range Planning (LRP) process for The Group Technology as well as providing trend informing insights&review with EHOD providing validation, support and alignment. Support review of Technology Operational Expenses for Group Technology as well as detailed expenses for Technology Operational expenses for the various Vodacom Operators. Support EHOD: FBP: Technology and Commercial&provide Operational Support in understanding OPEX/*** requirements. Management Reporting&Insights Provide monthly Group Technology OPEX reports with variance commentary against targets. Provide monthly consolidated Technology OPEX/*** reports with variance commentary for the Vodacom Operators. Business Intelligence Develop a dashboard for Technology, OPEX/ *** as well as relevant technology KPIs. Assist with Business cases for Vodacom Technology Group Operating model initiatives. Assist with Post Implementation Reviews (PIRs). Provide a Technology benchmark every six months for the Technology Group for the respective Vodacom operations. Team leadership Be a part of team engagement and enablement Create a safe and healthy working environment The ideal candidate for this role will have: Experience&Qualifications At least 5+ years of financial management experience with Relevant BSc. or BCom. Accounting or relevant financial degree. Good skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Experience in financial and business analysis ICT industry experience an advantage. Person specification - Technical/ Professional/ Personal Expertise Strong financial management&analytical skills Understanding of revenues, costs&profitability good communication&presentation skills Strong Commercial Acumen Multiple-stakeholder Management Ability Develop knowledge of the company and competitive industry preferable Core competencies, knowledge, and experience: Ownership ability Formulating Solutions&Concepts Deciding and Initiating action Delivering Results and Meeting Exco Expectations Relating and Networking Persuading and Influencing Strong Writing and Reporting Adapting and responding to change We make an impact by offering: Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies Closing date for Applications: 15 May 2024. The base location for this role is Vodacom Midrand 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. Commitment from Vodacom Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people's individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company. #J-18808-Ljbffr