Finance Business Partner - Commercial Strategy

This is a Finance Business Partner role working in Consumer Finance supporting the Commercial Strategy Team led by the Consumer Strategy Director.

The team leads all future looking workstreams impacting the Consumer P&L. The purpose of this role is to embed within this team to provide financial advice, analysis and modelling to all commercial projects, as well as lead on the Long Term planning process for Consumer Revenue. 

This role will need to work collaboratively and in an agile manner cross-functionally, including interacting with the Heads/Directors/senior leaders of various Commercial and Finance divisions across VM and O2.

Duties include; Provision of an effective decision support including performance analysis and optimisation, Contract / negotiation support and financial modelling of initiatives and risks. You will also work cross functionally to support decision making, and complete all reporting and commentary required for month end, monthly rolls, budget and 3YP 

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. 

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

• Qualified Finance Professional (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) 
• Strong Excel modelling skills supported by strong commercial analysis 
• Ability to quickly build strong working relationships within both Consumer and Finance teams
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate, influence and drive decisions

We'd also love you to bring;

• Champion change within the division to enable continuous improvements and improve existing reporting with a focus on improving insights. 
• Ability to articulate, complex and detailed information 
• Ability to identify strategic opportunities and risks, and clearly articulate options to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks 

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We strive to build 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 crafted to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

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, if successful, are likely to include an online psychometric assessment and a two stage competency based interview. 

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 a curiosity about joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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