Lead Finance Product Owner

3 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom Virgin Media O2 Full time

We are searching for an expert finance change professional to support the Planning and Performance Management Programme which will create a best-in-class driver-based planning models using Anaplan.

This exciting and high-profile role will be responsible for converting IT’s strategic goals into actionable plans & outputs alongside IT Finance Subject Matter Experts. This will be delivered by leading a cross-functional squad of technical model building resource, whilst also focusing on change management and adoption across the wider IT Finance team. This presents a fantastic opportunity to build relationships with senior leaders and other stakeholders across Finance, IT and the wider business, whilst also driving Finance Transformation at pace.

This role ensures that the programme delivers robust planning assumptions, in line with our IT End State Architecture, to produce accurate rolling monthly P&L forecasting. The role will also support on driving forward data pre-requisites to make the tooling a success.

If you are looking for a new challenge and thrive in a fast-paced change environment, we would love to hear from you.

Who we are

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.

The must haves

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

Qualified Accountant ACCA/CIMA Experienced finance change professional with a good understanding of key finance processes, accounting standards & data platforms Finance transformation experience (incl implementation of new processes, WoW, systems and tools) Strong communication, influencing & negotiation skills across various levels & stakeholders Strong Finance project management experience The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

Knowledge to shape vision, roadmaps & plans on finance transformation workstreams within the Planning and Performance Management programme, both from a Project and adoption perspective Communication with Finance & Strategy subject matter experts to define and produce viable solutions & ensuring they are contributing to workstream plans at the appropriate points Decision making on model build, lead through detailed UAT and subsequent feedback Anaplan experience is desirable to support underlying data transformation programmes Flexible working from Reading and/or Hammersmith offices What's in it for you

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


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