Senior Manager- FPNA

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the full FP&A lifecycle for VOIS service towers, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, and strategic long-range planning.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support scenario planning, cost optimization, and investment decisions across shared services.
• Provide actionable insights by analyzing variances, trends, and performance drivers across service lines and geographies.
• Collaborate with Hub Leads and Tower Owners to align operational KPIs with financial outcomes, ensuring data integrity and transparency.

Commercial Governance & Profitability Management

• Design and implement internal pricing strategies and cost recovery models using Vodafone’s PQ framework.
• Conduct multi-dimensional profitability analysis (e.g., by market, service, customer, and process) to identify margin improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Transformation and Service Delivery teams to assess commercial viability of new initiatives and service expansions.
• Ensure financial alignment with SLAs, KPIs, and internal chargeback mechanisms, supporting accurate cost-to-serve visibility.

FTE Cost Modelling & Workforce Financials

• Own and evolve the FTE cost model across VOIS locations, integrating actuals, forecasts, and productivity metrics.
• Analyze workforce mix, pyramid structure, and location strategy to optimize cost efficiency and service delivery.
• Collaborate with HR, ARC Leads, and Workforce Planning to align headcount budgets with financial targets and strategic priorities.
• Track and report on key workforce metrics such as utilization, billability, cost per FTE, and productivity ratios.

Cost Centre / Profit Centre (CC/PC) Governance

• Ensure accurate mapping of financial transactions to Vodafone’s CC/PC structures, supporting transparency and audit readiness.
• Establish governance frameworks for budgeting, cost allocation, and performance tracking at the CC/PC level.
• Support organizational changes (e.g., migrations, transitions, reorgs) with financial impact assessments and modelling.
• Drive accountability through variance analysis, monthly reviews, and reporting dashboards tailored to tower and hub leadership.

PQ Billing & Internal Chargeback Operations

• Lead the design, governance, and execution of internal billing processes, including PQ rate card development and updates.
• Ensure billing accuracy and timeliness by reconciling service consumption with contractual terms and internal agreements.
• Partner with Service Owners, Finance Controllers, and Group Finance to resolve billing discrepancies and improve process efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and stakeholder feedback loops.

Strategic Business Partnering & Transformation Support

• Act as a trusted finance advisor to VOIS and Group leadership, providing insights and recommendations for strategic decisions.
• Represent Finance in cross-functional forums, transformation programs, and governance councils.
• Champion a culture of commercial awareness, financial discipline, and data-driven decision-making across the shared services ecosystem.
• Support digital finance transformation initiatives, including automation, analytics, and process reengineering.

Qualification & Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications:

• CA / MBA Finance or equivalent.
• 10–12+ years in FP&A, commercial finance, and shared services.
• Strong grasp of cost accounting, financial modelling, and ERP platforms (SAP preferred).
• Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in global shared services or telecom/IT services.
• Proficiency in digital finance tools (Power BI, Anaplan, Tableau).
• Exposure to transformation, automation, and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for senior leadership engagement.

Benefits

We offer a generous package of benefits, ranging from pension, life insurance, healthcare and a whole lot more, depending upon the market you work in.