Rhys Jelley
Newbury,West Berkshire
Summary
Accomplished finance leader with expertise in strategic finance leadership and commercial business partnering. Proven track record in forecasting and modelling, M&A integration and governance, and KPI & performance reporting. Adept at stakeholder engagement with senior executives such as CEOs and CCOs, fostering team development and leadership. Committed to driving organisational success through innovative financial strategies and effective collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Finance Manager – Prepay
Three UK
2020.12 - 2025.11
- Partnered with commercial and channel teams to drive performance; delivered new KPI reporting and supported strategic transformation projects.
Senior Finance Integration Manager (Secondment)
Three UK
2025.01 - 2025.07
- Established governance for intracompany and transfer pricing in £10bn merger; delivered smooth post-merger processes.
Senior Commercial Strategy Manager (Secondment)
Three UK
2022.07 - 2023.01
- Led Prepay strategy and margin growth initiatives; achieved double-digit growth in a declining market.
Senior Finance Manager – Contract Base
Three UK
2018.03 - 2020.12
- Led finance partnering team for £1bn+ annual contract P&L; transformed forecasting into cross-functional process with strong leadership buy-in.
FP&A Manager
Vodafone UK
2016.08 - 2018.03
- Owned five-year financial model; delivered strategic business cases on infrastructure and partnerships.
Business Case Manager
Vodafone UK
2014.01 - 2016.08
- Managed end-to-end business case process; recognised for outstanding partnering across consumer business.
Financial Analyst (Consumer)
Vodafone UK
2010.09 - 2014.01
- Delivered trading analysis and forecasting support.
Revenue Financial Accountant
Vodafone UK
2009.04 - 2010.09
- Managed revenue reporting across two billing platforms.
Financial Accountant
Vodafone Group Services Ltd
2007.08 - 2008.08
- Owned Hyperion upload and month-end accounting for Vodafone Ireland Media Ltd.
Education
ACMA, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants -
BA (Hons) - Political Science
University of Birmingham
Skills
- Strategic Finance Leadership
- Commercial Business Partnering
- Forecasting & Modelling
- M&A Integration & Governance
- KPI & Performance Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement (CEO/CCO)
- Team Development & Leadership
Accomplishments
- Acted as de facto CFO for Three UK’s prepay business, driving margin and customer growth in a declining market.
- Delivered double-digit margin growth through strategic initiatives in Prepay.
- Established intracompany and transfer pricing governance for £10bn telco merger.
- Built and delivered turnaround strategic financial model for Vodafone UK, aligning commercial, strategic, and financial goals.
- Recognised outside finance function for exceptional partnering in business case delivery.
Other Roles
- Internal Auditor – Vodafone UK
- Pension Administrator – Ontario Pension Board
- Customer Service Agent – HSBC Plc
Timeline
Senior Finance Integration Manager (Secondment)
Three UK
2025.01 - 2025.07
Senior Commercial Strategy Manager (Secondment)
Three UK
2022.07 - 2023.01
Senior Finance Manager – Prepay
Three UK
2020.12 - 2025.11
Senior Finance Manager – Contract Base
Three UK
2018.03 - 2020.12
FP&A Manager
Vodafone UK
2016.08 - 2018.03
Business Case Manager
Vodafone UK
2014.01 - 2016.08
Financial Analyst (Consumer)
Vodafone UK
2010.09 - 2014.01
Revenue Financial Accountant
Vodafone UK
2009.04 - 2010.09
Financial Accountant
Vodafone Group Services Ltd
2007.08 - 2008.08
BA (Hons) - Political Science
University of Birmingham