Finance Manager

Description:

Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to make a real impact within a large-scale, high-profile healthcare environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team at Queen’s Hospital, Romford, supporting a significant Hard Facilities Management (FM) PFI contract. This is a highly visible role where you will work closely with operational leaders and our client, helping to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making, and identify opportunities for commercial growth.

Working on an established and profitable contract generating over £26 million in annual revenue, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day financial operations, providing expert financial guidance, and leading on the evaluation, negotiation and implementation of contract variations.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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Main Responsibilities

Partnering with operational leaders and the Commercial Finance Controller to support strategic and commercial decision-making.
Leading the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, providing challenge and insight to drive performance.
Producing accurate monthly financial reporting, including WIP, lifecycle works, contract variations and major projects.
Ensuring all client billing is accurate, compliant with contractual mechanisms and supported by appropriate documentation.
Analysing financial performance and providing clear commentary, insights and recommendations.
Building strong relationships with the client and supporting financial review meetings.
Driving continuous improvement, commercial awareness and financial accountability across the contract.
Maintaining robust forecasting, financial controls and cost management processes to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analysis skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.Desirable:

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with 2+ years' post-qualification experience.
Knowledge of SAP, EProphit and Agenda for Change.Package Description

Competitive Salary plus bonus and benefits

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job