Finance Operations Manager

## Join Us 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 Join the Luxembourg Finance Operations team as Finance Operations Manager and take end-to-end ownership of accounting, compliance and financial governance for Vodafone Procurement Company in Luxembourg. In this role, you will oversee statutory and internal reporting, budgets and forecasts, financial controls and system improvements, while partnering closely with Service Lines, local Finance and Business teams, and Vodafone Group functions. Beyond ensuring compliance with Group standards and local tax, legal and statutory requirements, you will play a key role in translating new business streams and commercial deals into robust, efficient and scalable Finance Operations processes. * Own the financial accounting processes, procedures and controls for the entity * Ensure the integrity of P&L and Balance Sheet accounts, including compliance with SOX controls * Prepare ad-hoc reporting and board reports for leadership (CFO, CEO and other senior stakeholders) * Manage the budget and forecast process in partnership with FP&A, business stakeholders, Group Reporting and Group Planning teams * Manage the statutory audit process and ensure alignment with latest reporting requirements * Drive the FinOps roadmap for the entity, supporting new business requirements and key transformation projects * Improve financial reporting capabilities, building efficient processes, leveraging automation and AI * Build effective partnerships with Finance Service Line teams and SCM Category Managers to support performance, governance and new business opportunities ## Who you are What you bring * University degree, preferably in Finance and Accounting * 8+ years of experience in Finance Operations, Controllership and/or Audit within a Big 4 firm * Strong technical finance expertise, including IFRS, LuxGAAP, financial accounting, controlling and statutory audit * Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills * Analytical mindset, strong collaboration skills and ability to work across teams, functions and geographies * Fluent English, both written and spoken Preferred qualifications * Professional accounting certification * Experience in the telecommunications or procurement industry ## 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 We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. Here are some of the ways we support this: Annual Discretionary Bonus • Rewarding your hard work and dedication Generous Annual Leave • 28 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year • 1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones or special occasions • 11 public holidays to enjoy time with family and friends • 5 charity days per year to give back to the community Flexible Work Arrangements • Flexible working schedule to help you balance your professional and personal life • 20 days to work from abroad, allowing you to combine work with travel and new experiences...