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We are seeking a Cost Planning Specialist to support Vodafone Business Group portfolios by ensuring effective financial planning, cost control, and governance across complex, multi‑country product portfolios. This role plays a critical part in enabling informed investment decisions by providing accurate forecasting, financial insights, and budget assurance while working closely with Finance, Lean Portfolio Management, Technology, and delivery stakeholders.
Job Responsibility:
Partner with Lean Portfolio Management and portfolio budget owners to maintain an accurate and realistic full‑year outlook aligned with approved plans and accounting standards
Control portfolio budgets in line with governance approvals, identifying and communicating risks and opportunities to Finance
Manage end‑to‑end project accounting activities including forecasting, commitments, month‑end reconciliation, SAP budget setup, and variance analysis
Ensure alignment between budget trackers, SAP actuals, commitments, and projected spend
Consolidate and deliver regular and ad‑hoc financial reporting for Finance, LPM, and delivery stakeholders
Review monthly CAPEX and OPEX positions across product portfolios, providing insights, trends, and recommendations on spend performance
Participate in monthly portfolio syncs to assess delivery progress, scope changes, and commercial impact
Escalate significant cost movements to Commercial Governance to support robust business case evaluation
Collaborate with Portfolio LPMs on quarterly strategic portfolio reviews, challenging investment decisions through data‑driven analysis
Continuously identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate cost planning processes
Requirements:
An experienced finance or cost planning professional with strong analytical and data interpretation skills
Confident working with portfolio‑level CAPEX and OPEX budgets in complex environments
Proficient in SAP Finance & Accounting and advanced Excel
Knowledgeable in accounting cost treatment principles and financial governance
Comfortable working in matrix organisations with virtual, cross‑functional teams
A clear communicator with the ability to present insights to senior stakeholders
Experienced in IT delivery, business transformation, or PMO environments
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Holds a relevant university degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline
Nice to have:
Agile, project management, or finance certifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, PRINCE II, PMI) are advantageous
What we offer:
Exposure to large‑scale, high‑impact portfolios within a global organisation
Opportunities to influence strategic investment decisions
Collaboration with senior stakeholders across multiple countries and functions
A role that balances analytical depth with business partnership
A supportive environment that values continuous improvement and learning