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Job Introduction

Sodexo are currently recruiting for a number of brand new opportunities due to growth in our Corporate Services segment. Sodexo is the 19th largest employer worldwide, operating in 80 countries and employing 427,000 employees worldwide, we are the leader in Quality of Life services. Sodexo is not only a growth company; it is also a people-oriented company that places quality of life of its 100 million consumers at the center of its mission. Join our teams and experience their passion and the unique Sodexo spirit!
Are you looking for an opportunity that will enable you to utilise your skill set to the max? 
Sodexo is looking Business Finance Analyst to confidently take ownership of driving P&L improvements, educating Sodexo colleagues and providing first class information to the contract leadership teams and clients. 
This role will suit a part qualified finance professional who is comfortable in challenging effectively as needed and happy to travel on an ad hoc basis.
 

 

Role Responsibility

As a Business Finance Analyst your main responsibilities will be:
o    To provide effective financial & administrative support to the Account Management team & Operational team allowing them to focus on their core competencies
o    Acting as the lead for updating the Sodexo Connections system and providing reporting to the client in accordance with the contractual requirements.
o    The role will be focused on managing a number of processes key to the accurate allocation of revenues, costs & reporting of service performance within the IFM contract
o    To be the point of contact for the client regarding month end reporting and invoicing queries
o    Delivering a strong management review and control process with the Account Director, Account Manager and senior site management, for food and technical service lines
o    Ensure the financial control environment is properly implemented, especially around cash, stock and cost control in units.
o    Develop a strong working relationship with the senior operations team - ensure awareness exists of current and future challenges e.g. mobilisations, retention activity, change controls, Purchase Order or trading issues and seasonal trading patterns (Christmas or Summer holiday season).  
o    Producing insightful management information for the operational team on a timely and effective basis

The Ideal Candidate

    Proficient in Microsoft packages particularly Excel
    Proficient in reporting and analysis methods 
    Attention to detail & accuracy is essential
    Ability to work on own initiative & to be proactive 
    Aptitude for numerical work & analysis
    Excellent communication skills
    Previous experience in a finance role
    Working towards a professional accountancy qualification preferred (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
    Resilient, determined and able to work flexibly and proactively
    Competent at planning and able to manage short and medium-term deadlines and competing priorities
    Positive, professional and articulate
    Able to innovate to deliver sound information 
    Able to work collaboratively
    Relationship building with colleagues from site level to Account Leads and with finance teams
    Keen to develop themselves as part of our succession plan
 

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

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