Finance Manager

Job Introduction

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager who will be responsible for all aspects of commercial decision making, financial performance, financial control, and contractual negotiations and discussions on site at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

You will be responsible for driving continuously financial performance, delivery of the three year plan, initiating local revenue and profit growth projects and supporting the delivery of segment initiatives, whilst being responsible for accurate financial and management information.

If you have proven commercial ability, strong attention to detail and sound knowledge of working with contracts, this is a great opportunity for you.

Sodexo Healthcare is a leading provider of services to the NHS and private healthcare organisations in England. We provide quality of life services that improve patient and staff experience, raise standards and deliver financial benefits to our clients. We help to enhance the patient environment (including patient dining, cleaning/housekeeping, retail services), provide clinical support (dequipment sterilisation) and manage technical estates teams (estates management, asset management, land maintenance and energy management).

Role Responsibility

• Supervise and manage a team of 3, displaying Focus on Five behaviours, giving them clear direction, and including effective communication to ensure high levels of engagement Manage the on-going complexities of the contract and client expectations
• Involvement in or lead discussions and negotiations with Trust and Project Co, influencing decision makers to achieve the best possible outcome
• Provide expert financial and commercial advice to operational management, driving financial performance through commercially sound decision making and analysis
• Produce management reporting and assist Site Director in developing performance measurement tools
• Undertake financial reviews and investigations as required
• Actively manage trade debtors, ensuring all debt is paid within terms
• Provide accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations and forecasts.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience
• Experience in a similar role
• Systems knowledge (SAP, Excel, Word)
• Ability to build a strong and motivated finance team
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to scope and deliver projects

Desirable:

• Proven Healthcare industry experience
• PFI contract experience

Package Description

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life for our employees, Sodexo offers a Flexible Benefits Scheme, allowing you to tailor a reward package to suit your needs but includes a technology scheme, private dental insurance, travel insurance, gym membership, Gourmet card, private medical insurance and the ability to purchase or sell annual leave. We also have a Sodexo Discount scheme, which offers employees and their friends and family the opportunity to benefit from over 1,200 discounts from top retailers both online and in-store.

40 hours per week, flexible to meet business requirements when necessary.

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.

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.