Business Manager: Chief Officer Commercial

2 weeks ago

Midrand, South Africa Vodafone Full time

**Role purpose**:
The incumbent will report directly to the Chief Officer Commercial & Strategy and should have a strong commercial background and good project management knowledge as well as an in-depth knowledge of the business and industry.

To increase the available time and agility of the COCS in order to focus his time, effort and priorities on strategic initiatives
To act as liaison between the COCS and other stakeholders both internal and external
To be responsible for all the data reporting needs within the COCS’s Office to integrate into Exco and board reports
To assist the Chief Officer Commercial & Strategy with various functions ranging from pro-active financial analysis to business project management.

**Your responsibilities will include**:
**Business Intelligence**
Understand the BI tools available and being able to obtain relevant information from the various source systems
Conduct and analyse financial performance and indicators per segment against main competitors and industry standards
Monitor progress against assigned strategic initiatives and deliverables
Report on deviations that could derail the achievements against targets

**Support the Chief Officer Commercial & Strategy Officer Office**
Deliver actionable measurement for all impacting projects and initiatives
Manage creation of consistent and integrated improvement
Facilitate the dissemination and receipt of key information by working closely with the Chief Officer of Commercial & Strategy and his leadership team
Interact and engage with MEs & SLT to gather relevant KPI’s

**Financial review and analysis**
Work closely with the Finance Business Partner to analyse and interpret financial information to ensure that Vodacom Group operates within budget requirements
Prepare executive summaries and updates on expenditure/cost against deliverables
Proactively engage with Vodacom Group Finance Leadership on operational and reporting items as required from time to time
Monitor the implementation of cost saving initiatives

**Reporting and Governance**
Ensure a sound reporting framework is in place which is aligned to the Vodacom / Vodafone standards
Ensure that good governance principles are adhered to with the CHIEF OFFICER COMMERCIAL & STRATEGY
Co-ordinate and drive monthly reports and reviews as required by the CHIEF OFFICER COMMERCIAL & STRATEGY with a focus on critically filtering and prioritising key pieces of information
Prepare the necessary documentations and presentations as required for internal and external audiences by prioritising and validating information that facilitates sound decision making
Evaluate commercial information and recommend compelling value propositions
Provide analysis and reporting for Exco and Board of Directors
Ensure business decision are implemented and executed within the approved and accepted governance framework

**Ad hoc requirements**
Monitor progress on allocated projects deliverables

**Must have technical / professional qualifications**:
Matric / Grade 12 essential
Minimum of 3 year relevant Degree/ National Diploma or is essential
Business related courses completed is essential
Minimum of 8 years relevant experience:
Managing functional responsibilities at a senior manager level within a Corporate environment
Telecommunications Project management
Managing / building relationships at Executive level
Providing financial analysis at Executive Management level
Minimum of 2yrs Leadership/Management experience (an advantage)

**OR**

Matric essential
Relevant business courses completed
Minimum of 8 years relevant experience:
Managing functional responsibilities at a senior manager level within a Corporate environment
Telecommunications Project management
Managing / building relationships at Executive level
Providing financial analysis at Executive Management level
Minimum of 2yrs Leadership/Management experience (an advantage)

**Core Competencies**
Presenting and Communicating Information
Analysing
Persuading and Influencing
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
Planning and Organising
Working with People
Deciding and Initiating Action

**Knowledge**:
Detailed understanding of governance and decision making across the business
Working knowledge of project management methodologies and tool
Working knowledge of the fundamentals of financial analysis and budget process
Thorough understanding of the ICT Market and in particular, Telecommunications products, services, technologies, and business processes
Strong business acumen
Commercial background and understanding of Consumer and VB

Closing date for Applications**:17 May 2023.**

The base location for this role is**, Midrand, Vodacom Campus.**

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognis

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