Our Business
Lebara is a telecommunications company providing services using the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) business model to customers in the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, France and Denmark. Additionally, Lebara has license agreements for the use of the brand in further four global markets Spain, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia and Australia with Nigeria launching soon.
Lebara was founded in 2001 with the intent to bring something new to the telecoms industry. Created by three entrepreneurs who migrated to Europe from Sri Lanka, the company name was formed from a combination of the founders’ surnames, and Lebara quickly became one of the fastest-growing MVNOs in Europe.
Lebara became private equity owned in 2017 and our current owners Waterland acquired the business in Nov 2024. Lebara is a business on a transformation journey which has and continues to achieve results and under our new ownership the business is moving from a consolidation phase to a growth phase.
Lebara’s business has evolved based on its customers’ needs, from providing international calls to the migrant community, to becoming a significant value challenger within the wider telecoms category. Lebara offers prepaid and SIM-only mobile tariffs, and in 2017, Lebara launched its first postpaid monthly contract SIMs in the Netherlands. Lebara operates under the Full MVNO model in France and Germany and Light MVNO model in its other markets with the UK and the Netherlands preparing to move to full MVNO.
Lebara’s purpose is to consistently provide customers with a better value alternative to the established category players. Lebara supports its 4.7 million customers with a reliable network offering and exceptional customer service (Trustpilot average of 4.6 across the main 5 markets), at an affordable price, all of which makes Lebara the smarter way to connect.
Role Summary
You’ll be at the heart of our transformation journey, shaping the future of finance in our global business. If you’re passionate about driving change, improving processes and developing people, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
We’re seeking a dynamic finance transformation lead to drive key strategic finance projects, embed change management practices across our finance function, and champion a culture of continuous improvement.
This is a pivotal role in modernizing our finance operations, improving efficiency, and delivering value to the wider business
Responsibilities
Project delivery
· Lead and support the delivery of all key finance transformation projects, from planning to completion.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Technology, Data, Tax etc.) to implement solutions that enhance finance systems, processes and data.
· Develop clear project plans, track progress, manage risks, communicate regular updates to senior stakeholders and deliver projects to deadline
The projects
Already in progress, highest priority for FY25
1. Improve the revenue recognition process, alongside validation of the deferred revenue balance (heavy reliance on systems and data)
2. ERP phase II deployment (sales and stock moving from Microsoft AX2009 to Microsoft Dynamics 365 ‘D365’)
3. OCR invoice scanning via Tungsten and D365
To be started, high priority for FY25
1. Improve data accessibility, performance and quality from the Data Lake for finance
2. Simplify intercompany recharge process
3. Automate bank reconciliations in D365
4. Simplify and automate the 13 week cashflow working
Post ERP phase II, H1 2026 priorities
· D365 enhancements including projects on VAT and stock
· Support with other systems enhancements such as TMS, planning tool etc.
· Further process review and automation
Change management
· Embed robust change management practices into all transformation initiatives, using proven methodologies.
· Serve as a change champion for the finance team – facilitating adoption, managing resistance and ensuring readiness.
· Build communication and training plans to ensure smooth transitions and long-term adoption of new processes and tools.
Person Specification
· Proven experience in finance transformation and finance operations, ideally within Group environments and complex/growing organisations.
· Strong track record of leading change management initiatives, including planning, adoption and stakeholder engagement.
· Familiarity with CI methodologies and delivering training or partnering with CI training providers.
· Excellent project management skills with ability to juggle multiple priorities and projects.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels.
· Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other digital tools including Power BI etc.