VodafoneThree Strategic Financial Governance… at Three UK · Newbury

Company Description

Location: Newbury + *Hybrid
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri
Grade: 12
Duration: 6 months
*Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Job Description

We’re creating something special. We are joining forces to create the biggest mobile network provider in the UK. Through our collective strengths and talents, we will transform customers’ experience and create a best-in-class network for coverage, connectivity, and reliability, delivering greater value and more choice for the nation than ever before.

There are very few moments in our careers where we can feel the ground shifting beneath us, where we can sense that something bigger than we’ve known before is taking shape. We’re not just building a company. We’re going to build a culture, a legacy and a future to be proud of. This will require remarkable leadership and together we can set the standard in the industry and beyond for both customer and employee experience, in what it is a career-defining opportunity.

What You'll Do:

This role manages the commercial governance of VodafoneThree’s intercompany relationships across Networks and IT, including the VSA, Intracompany agreements and CKHH TSA services. With responsibility for the management of ~£0.4bn annual contract value (across forward and reverse services), the role ensures strategic alignment, value delivery, and stakeholder outcomes across contractual, financial, and performance dimensions.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the commercial governance of contractual, financial, performance and relationship aspects of our Interco relationship with Vodafone Group covering Networks and IT through the VSA and other interco arrangements including CKHH TSA Services of +£0.4bn annual contract value.
• Responsible for developing a long-term commercial strategy for intercompany services in collaboration with the Business Owners that secures stakeholder outcomes, drives best value, and delivers incremental benefits to the joint business plan.
• Commercial lead on new intercompany agreements, service scope, change requests, work orders and contract variations and disputes related to the Interco contracts for Network and IT.
• Responsible for building, and leading virtual, cross-functional teams to achieve the
• Encourage a collaborative approach to identifying and addressing contract-related challenges, fostering an environment where business owners take ownership of finding solutions and the related budget impacts.
• Hold business owners accountable for managing budgets effectively, identifying potential overruns or savings, and communicating financial impacts clearly whilst building strong and sustainable relationships with business owners, and other stakeholders by prioritizing their needs, delivering on promises, and exceeding expectations.
• Responsible for maintaining an 18 monthrolling view of contract commitments for input into budgeting and forecasting process.
• Lead strategic evaluation of new services/contracts and contractual scope changes working with business owners on and pulling in procurement, legal and finance expertise to complete RFI / RFQ and bench marking to support board recommendations and drive incremental value to the VodafoneThree Joint Business Plan.
• Represent VodafoneThree’s commercial position at contractual governance meetings as required, ensuring senior stakeholders are fully briefed and that VodafoneThree’s DoA and governance process are complied with in all Intercompany decisions.
• Foster open and honest communication, building trust and transparency with stakeholders by actively listening to feedback, sharing information clearly, and addressing concerns promptly.

Qualifications

Who You Are:

• Proven experience in commercial finance, contract governance, and strategic planning.
• Proven experience of managing and negotiating high value, complex contractual arrangements and financial performance management within technology.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement/influencing (to functional L1 level), negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Familiarity with telecoms industry and intercompany service models.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Additional Information

Need to know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches their skills. In collaboration with our Talent, Diversity & Inclusion teams and our employee-led DEI Networks, we identified a range of reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and perform at your best self during the interview process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please contact your recruiter directly or email careers@vodafonethree.com for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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