Finance Analyst – Supply Management

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join our Service Operations finance team based in Stevenage. Responsible for the analysis of up to £580m of supplier spend, this role is a very important part of the Service Operations Finance structure.  The successful candidate will encounter a wealth of exposure to detailed pricing and inflation analytics for the finance team as well as business partnering with the Supply Management Team to provide support and healthy challenge and verification of supply chain savings contributions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, tenacious individual eager to progress and develop their career within a global business. We can truly offer a supportive environment to grow and develop within your specialism.

Role Responsibility

• Management of Inflation Reporting to provide a clear view at UK & Ireland and specific segment level of the impact of external inflation on the costs of Sodexo goods and services
• Comparison of external inflation measurements to internal inflation measurements to objectively assess the performance of the buying teams
• Clearly reporting and articulating the impact of inflation on segments or contracts using either trend analysis or specific deep dives and contract analysis based upon vendor and product categories
• Independently verifying the costs and benefits of Supply Chain initiatives to help ensure that they will deliver the savings expected.  Working with the buying team to challenge, clarify and guide from a financial perspective
• Liaison with the Group reporting team to understand and support with developments in Supply Management reporting and then communicating key changes to the buying teams so that they are clear about their targets and how to achieve them
• Liaison with Market Analysts – e.g. Mintec to provide insight and training to the buying community
• Communicating the impact of inflation to the wider business through contributing to the production of the market trends reports
• Setting targets and budgets for all elements of supply management initiatives, and providing reports and schedules, both Group facing and Segment facing, to articulate the nature and value of initiatives

The Ideal Candidate

• Comfortable working under pressure and at pace & able to demonstrate working under own initiative, taking responsibility for continuously driving improvements both alone and as part of a wider team
• Attention to detail and respect of deadlines

Package Description

Please note we will start interviewing before the closing date so if interested please apply online with your CV ASAP to avoid disappointment

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.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.