Overview Would you like to be part of our new adventure? Vodafone Group launched its new technological HUB in 2021, an international center of excellence dedicated to research and development of technical solutions, such as Secure Networks, 5G and 6G development, Open RAN, IoT, MPN & MEC and UCC for Vodafone Business, platforms and enterprise solutions. This vacancy is part of VOIS Spain, legal entity part of Vodafone Group. Come and join us to create the future together!Role PurposeCorporate IT Platforms is a key part of Vodafone Digital and IT, aligned with the Tech2025 strategy. It delivers high-quality services through VOIS and Commercial Shared Operations. Work is prioritized by IT Product Owners and business leads based on customer needs and goals. Initiatives are delivered through existing product-centric teams. Each product team owns its solution end-to-end, delivering business value with support from core platforms and services that provide scalability and expertise.As part of the IT Platforms Finance Product Team, the Finance IT Product Manager oversees a portfolio supporting finance operations using tools like CIS, S4, Concur, and Ariba. They define the roadmap in partnership with IT Portfolio and Business, plan strategically, and ensure full alignment across related products such as Supply Chain Management. They act as the go-to expert for Finance IT solutions, ensuring integration and consistency across the portfolio. We are looking for a self-driven individual who can support daily Finance IT Product Manager duties, consult with the business, be ready to innovate and who can challenge solutions provided by internal and external Development Teams to ensure Vodafone best practice and standards are achieved. The candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of SAP S4 Finance solutions with specifically Advanced Financial Closing (AFC) and Group Reporting for Financial consolidation. An understanding of how finance processes are implemented with SAP S4 including cloud solutions and new technologies including but not limited to Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The role will need to blend functional expertise and strong stakeholder management to integrate an effective outcome that meets the needs of our business. It will look to deliver in an agile manner – driving a product backlog with business alignment so that we ensure delivery across matrix teams and challenge vendors to address our priorities.Key responsibilitiesThe Product Manager is accountable for the quality and delivery of the CIS EVO Finance Platform Features & Functions for the products under its remit ensuring compliance with Security, Architecture, Privacy/GDPR, SOX and Audit ControlsDefine and deliver product roadmaps to meet the needs of the business for products assigned, engaging with the relevant stakeholders to collect requirements/user stories, define dependencies with other Products/Projects as well as assess impacts;
approve solution changes (upgrades/patches) linked to the productsWork hand in hand with Community of Practice (CoP) Leads, Business Product Owners, Process Governance, Shared Service Centres, System Integrators and other IT teams to follow up on the product behaviour and proactively propose new solutions and improvementsManage the product backlog delivery – aligning iterative prioritisation with the businessEngage/review service operations for the overall product health and monitor the performance of the product through defined KPIsWhat You BringAt least 5 years of experience in large-scale and complex Business Transformation Programmes across multiple countriesStrong knowledge of HP Quality Centre, SAP Solution Manager, Microsoft Office Applications and Microsoft SharePointExperience in a multinational companyExcellent communication skills: ability to communicate both verbal and in writing at all levels in English (minum C1) and Spanish (i.E. Senior Management, Business Stakeholders, Global Process Owner/Lead, CoP and external/internal System Integrator)Active listenerAbility to translate business requirements into solutions, identify gaps between those requirements and the existing Core Business Model for finance and potential new solutions plus the ability to prioritise and to achieve challenging deadlinesAbility to quickly understand and adopt Vodafone's ways of working and to follow/adhere to internal processes and proceduresExperience in applying and following SAP delivery methodology and Agile delivery experience and/or Agile trainingA proven track record within one of the following: - Agile: preferably scaled agile framework - Process Optimisation: continuous improvement - Innovation: driving organisational capabilitiesStrong knowledge and extensive experience in SAP S4 Hana FICO modules specially Advanced Financial Closing (AFC) and Group Reporting plus exposure to Real Estate, Asset Accounting and General Ledger & ControllingGood understanding of other SAP S4 FI modules: RMCA/FICA, GL, AR, AP, RE-FX. Controlling (Cost Centres, Profit Centres, Profitability Analysis), plus integrations with SCM & HR. Cloud solutions as Concur, Ariba, etcSAP Certified. Real expert in SAP FinanceBenefitsHybrid work modelBonus on top of the gross salaryMeal voucher (Ticket Restaurant), additional to gross salaryFlexible working hours from Monday to Thursday, and an intensive schedule on FridaysIntensive Summer Schedule during July and AugustUp to 20 days per year of 100% remote work from other locationsPrivate Health and Life Insurance for employees25 vacation days, plus December 24th and 31st offOptional Pension PlanAccess to an online learning platform for continuous trainingREF: 261064Why Vodafone?At Vodafone, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take pride in our commitment to providing equal opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We firmly believe that diversity includes a spectrum of experiences, and we welcome and support individuals with functional diversity. We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status. Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.
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