Who you are...

You are passionate about Data & Analytics and want to play an integral part in the formulation and delivery of a Data & Analytics roadmap for our Finance Business Unit. The role will require a good business focused understanding of the Data & Analytics requirements of this critical business unit and a technical understanding of how reliable reporting and valuable insights are delivered. You are focused on giving our internal customers a 1st class service and have a creative mindset that will drive the adoption of new Data & Analytics solutions.

Your team...

You will be a key member of the Data and Analytics (D&A) leadership team. The team provides Data As a Service, Reporting and Analytics to over 300 users across the company via a large team both on shore and off shore.

The next challenge for you...

As Finance Business Partner you will:
Contribute to the creation of the next generation Data & Analytics environment for the company that will be empowered with the right tools to deliver business value
Work closely with senior business stakeholders in the Finance Business Unit and beyond & their direct reports to identify opportunities for improving reporting & data led insights
Collaborate with D&A business partners for other Business Units, our Analytics and our Reporting team as One D&A team to leverage synergies
Co-ordinate development of Reporting solutions and build buy in from stakeholders
Build trusted relationships with on shore & off shore development teams & manage and coach D&A Finance squad members to deliver on objectives
Contribute to D&A strategy evolution and communications around implementation of this strategy.
Proactively identify new trends & new business opportunities (both new Revenues & Cost avoidance) influencing the Finance Business Unit.
Own & promote the Finance Business Unit D&A roadmap, taking input from Group D&A on cross market strategic capabilities, and be an agent of change across the organisation
Collaborate with delivery partners in IT and with Data Governance to enable Data Governance policy
Ensure the successful provision of D&A solutions enabling critical Finance planning and operations processes such as Month End Close.

What you need...

3rd Level Degree in IT / Business or related area
Strong combination of D&A technical and business skills
Excellent communications skills
Ability to lead in an evolving, cross functional environment & to engage at senior level
Ability to collaborate to ensure adoption of new reporting & analytics capabilities
Minimum 3 years experience, in a Reporting / Business partnering role
Ability to lead a squad comprised of blend of onshore and offshore resources and deliver to an agreed roadmap
Experience of critical Finance business unit business processes
Experience with Terradata Datawarehouse, Google Cloud platform and Reporting tools such as Microstrategy, Qlik

What else should you demonstrate:
At least 3 years of relevant Data & Analytics project management experience
Previous experience in a multinational telecoms company
Strong and impactful influencer

Who We are...

Vodafone is pioneering Ireland's gigabit society. We are Ireland's leading total communications provider offering products and services make a real impact in the lives and communities of our customers. As part of Vodafone Group, we are part of the world's largest mobile community with a presence across all five continents.

We’re at the forefront of innovation in Ireland. From delivering Gigabit speeds which offers the fastest game play for gamers, or helping people work from anywhere in the country, the work we do is at the cutting edge of technology and is constantly evolving.

Our purpose is to connect for a better future, and this is made possible by our people. No matter what your background, career stage or interests, we have opportunities across all areas of the business, which will help you explore and unlock your full potential. You will get to work in a fantastic environment where diversity and difference is valued, flexible working is the norm and you’ll get to play a role in delivering Ireland’s Gigabit Society!

Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We employ approximately 1,300 people in Dublin and across our network of retail stores in Ireland. Our aim is to ensure each employee has the opportunity to innovate, to be challenged and to be rewarded. We are dynamic in everything we do, including our approach to training, development, performance management and flexible benefits.

Vodafone is committed to support LGBT+ people at work.
We are an equal opportunities employer where our people can be at their best.

Why choose us...

When you join the Vodafone Team, you will have the chance to grow your career while also experiencing some serious benefits!

Some of the benefits that you will receive along the way are:
Competitive Salary
Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance
Generous Employer Pension contribution
Free Phone Bill – When you join the team, your phone bill is on us! You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts
Learning and Development – We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers! There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills!
Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts – Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products!
23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off – PLUS a dedicated day off for your birthday
Free Parking
Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our Gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners

We are passionate about our employees! Here at Vodafone we want you to bring your whole self to work and we enable this with our progressive workplace policies. We are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and Vodafone is committed to support all of their employees at work. We are an equal opportunities employers where our people can be at their best.

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