SPECIALIST: CBU OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

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Role Purpose/Business Unit.
To provide the Consumer Business Unit (CBU) and Vodacom South Africa finance team with regular financial reporting consolidating CBU FBP Prepaid & Contract PnLs to create a single CBU PnL view down to EBITDA level.
This includes the creation and management of CBU PnL for MEC, RF, Budgets, and LRP processes through timely coordination of internal stakeholders (CBU FBP LoB, VSA FP&A, and VSA FINOPs).
CBU MEC & RF process.
lead the Month-end-close for CBU consolidated views including the rolling forecast process (PnL EBITDA) based on FBP LoB inputs and OPEX.
Ownership of submissions and timelines.
CBU Consolidated Reporting.
VSA, VF KPI/KFI reports and board pack at CBU level based on FBP LoB input, VSA FP&A, and FINOPs consolidated requirements.
Ownership of system submissions & timelines.
CBU Budgeting & LRP process leadership into VSA FP&A and FBP LoB teams.
Ownership of CBU PnL on the back of FBP LoB PnL and KPI/KFIs.
Ownership of submissions and timelines.
Teamwork Support business partner colleagues to ensure team success.
Build relationships both internal and external to CBU, to deliver business results, leveraging and respecting differences.
Create positive working relations between the CBU finance team, Vodacom SA Finance, and key internal business partners & stakeholders such as CBU FBP LoB, Terminals, FINOPs, and VSA FP&A.
Communication Communicate with clarity and impact using multiple channels to foster open communication throughout the organisation.
The ability to effectively manage the expectations of key stakeholders Written material must be of the highest quality with clear insights and actions for executive management  Facilitates the effective interaction and contribution of team members in forums such as CBU MPR, WD, and the like.
The ability to prepare and present performance to commercial, sales, regional, and management teams Innovation and change Simplify and standardise modeling, reporting, and processes wherever possible whilst ensuring that the requirements of the business are delivered The ability to use systems tools & technologies to analyse data, such as BI, big data, etc.
Look for new and innovative ways of working to strive for continual improvement Your responsibilities will include.
1.
Month-End Close, Forecasting, and Budget Process Ownership of consolidated CBU P&L up to EBITDA level including Customer Revenue (Service, Network & Non-Service Revenue), Direct Costs, A&R, OPEX, and KPI/KFI trends to support insights.
Lead and own reconciliation of top-down consolidated CBU P&L at VSA FP&A level down to CBU Network only views produced from bottom-up approach Lead and own the Month-end-close including the Rolling Forecast process for CBU including all KPI/KFI insights received from FBP LoB areas to support views Lead and own the annual Budgeting and Long Range Planning (LRP) process for CBU including all KPI/KFI insights received from FBP LoB areas to support views Lead and own management reports into VSA FP&A and VF including system loads on all PnL line items and supporting KPI/KFI requirements Review and challenge the trend-informing insights with FBP LoB providing validation, support, and alignment Support EHOD.
FBP LoB in driving clear views into P&L for MEC, RF, Budgeting, and LRP process  2.
Financial Decision Support     Provide insightful, timely and value-added input so that Financial teams see FBP Operational Support as a key contributor Develop credibility with stakeholders and management while challenging the business to achieve its objective and generate value for the company.
Assist in bringing consistency across the consumer business unit in terms of financial support presentation.
Provide advice and support to the consumer business unit on all financial issues.
• Be an active member of the CBU FBP team • Challenge the FBP to drive sustainable value pro-actively through informed and insightful decision-making by analysing actual results • Define and improve financial processes, continually striving for simplicity and best practice.
3.
Business Intelligence     Provide insightful management information with a strong focus on anticipating and managing monthly/quarterly results, and or management actions  Strategic alignment 4.
Control, Governance & Modelling      Maintain an effective operational control environment over financial items, identifying weaknesses and developing solutions, especially on enablement solutions and their rollout.
Ensure financial decisions are made within the governance framework Build and maintain models to assist with MEC, RF, Budget, and LRP with support from D&A and FBP LoB aimed at simplifying reporting capabilities, data accuracy, and automated reports/dashboards The ideal candidate for this role will have.
At least 5 years of financial management experience with Relevant BCom.
Accounting or relevant financial degree Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Advanced levels of experience in financial and business analysis  ICT industry experience is an advantage Person specification - Technical / Professional / Personal Expertise Strong financial management & analytical skills In-depth understanding of revenues, costs & profitability Excellent communication & presentation skills Ability to manage multiple stakeholders Knowledge of the company and competitive industry is preferable Competency / Performance Drivers Strong Ownership ability  Formulating Strategies & Concepts Deciding and Initiation action Delivering Results and Meeting Customer 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 fiber connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies   Closing date for Applications.
27 May .
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.