A Bit About The RoleAt Vodafone, we?re committed to providing you with a friendly workplace environment where you can manage home and work balance through our leading flexible working practises. We value the diversity of thought, perspective and backgrounds our people bring to work with them every day. We support our communities through the Vodafone New Zealand Foundation with an ambitious goal to halve the number of disadvantaged young people in Aotearoa by 2027.We?re looking for an experienced Commercial Lead, with a strong background in modelling & analytics, to join our rapidly-expanding Digital Accelerator (DX) Program. As Commercial Lead ? Optimisation you?ll be responsible for working with the DX IT, Architecture + Migration team optimise outcomes of the program. With strategic nous, you?ll be comfortable provoking thought to ensure all implications on the future performance of Vodafone are considered while translating numbers in to meaningful context. This role is integral in ensuring the commercial cohesion of the program.You?ll accomplish this by fostering strong relationships across the business, working closely with the DX team to ensure optimised commercial outcomes can be delivered.
What Will I Be Doing?Building relevant capital project modelling / ?what-if? scenario analysis to ensure optimised commercial outcomes are achieved throughout the DX Program by IT + Migration teams.
Carrying out the financial & commercial assessment (including modelling of) the short & long term financial impact of various design choices made by the DX Migration team on the company?s future. It is expected that modelling is developed with a high degree of rigour and commerciality.
Ensuring that the rationale & risks associated with design choices are fully considered, including undertaking relevant sensitivity analysis. Identifying and executing opportunities to optimise commercial value in short and long term.
Critical success factor will be demonstration of ability to contribute with confidence and credibility to commercial discussions and influence decisions that lead to enhanced financial performance.
You?ll have a ?big picture? mind-set and drive a positive problem solving approach in ensuring strong outcomes can be reached.
Translating ranges of outcomes in to financial papers which can be easily understood by key stakeholders (including the Executive & Board).
Providing end to end commercial support and insight to the DX Migration Lead and DX IT Lead as the DX Program accelerates.
Working closely with Head of Commercial ? DX and wider Commercial team to ensure cumulative impacts of DX Program are understood.
Role modelling great leadership behaviours that will motivate, inspire and cultivate a high-performing culture.
What Will I Bring?Proven track record performing a Commercial Lead/Senior Analyst role, ideally within an enterprise technology organisation. Telco industry experience preferred.
Demonstrable track record of experience in senior finance roles or commercial experience, in medium to large organisations.
Financial and commercial acumen and the ability to understand overall customer and business value. An understanding of financial metrics, including linking P&L to Balance Sheet & cash flow is second nature to you.
High levels of experience of financial modelling and analysis of major capital projects and/or mergers and acquisitions. Ability to manage large data and translate into simple formats.
Highly analytical and skilled in financial analysis; able to quickly identify and analyse risks & impacts; and able to identify and communicate alternative options. Driving sustainable profitable outcomes is motivating for you.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Strong stakeholder management at senior levels and the ability to build relationships across the business. This role will work closely with several members of the DX Leadership team and the Director of Digital.
You will have a can do attitude, love to work as part of a team, and are passionate about what you do. You are able to be structured, and well organised in an Agile environment.
This is a dynamic environment, so we?re looking for someone who uses their initiative, is proactive in identifying financial risks and has a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders, within a fast-paced team environment.
Exceptional listening, verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of Agile/Growth mind-set and experience role modelling these behaviours.
What Must I Have?Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or relevant commerce discipline.
Any of a Chartered Accountant qualification / CFA accreditation / background in investment banking or economic consulting.
Joining the Vodafone wh?nau will stretch you, challenge you and provide opportunities you?ve been seeking to expand your career. You?ll engage in unique workplace experiences, be exposed to exciting and innovative technology, and gain opportunities for learning beyond Aotearoa.Me mahi tahi t?tou mo te oranga o te katoa.
?We work together for the benefit of all?
