Finance Business Partner - Fixed Acquisition

A Finance Business Partner opportunity has arisen within the Fixed Revenue team at VMO2. The role focuses on the end-to-end Commercial Finance ownership of customer acquisitions, specifically focusing on the impact of changes in volumes and ARPU on rental revenue.

Responsibilities will include; holding the Commercial teams to account on monthly, quarterly and annual financial targets, providing clear information to the FP&A team, improving available information through automation of reporting, and influencing the decision makers on improving effectiveness and profitability of pricing and proposition strategies. The role will support our network expansion program through nexfibre.

Other responsibilities include close partnership with Business Intelligence and Planning teams, to enhance the existing reporting/forecasting suite (e.g. Anaplan and Tableau).

There is also scope to implement and drive improvement projects across our Consumer Commercial Finance team to improve finance processes, data and insight and ways we work with business partners.

Who we are

The UK's fastest broadband network. The nation's best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer, and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Collaborative - ability to communicate freely and build relations across different functional areas
• Responsible - take ownership of work and see things through to conclusion
• Passionate - self-motivated with a highly proactive approach
• Innovative - able to develop creative solutions to complex issues with flexibility and pragmatism
• Resilience - ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and fast-changing environment
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Experience of ERP systems: Anaplan/Essbase advantageous
• Previous telecommunications or subscription pricing experience advantageous
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent Excel and modelling skills
• Highly numerate/analytical
• Strong presentation and written skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• Experience of managing and influencing stakeholders at senior levels

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits and loads of extras you can add if you'd like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you're covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include two interview stages.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you're offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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