contractCompetitive SalarySite in City of Westminster

Sodexo

Location: London

Job Title: Head of Finance - Premium Food

Reference: SDX/TP/2253466/163004

Contract Type: Full time, permanent contract

Salary: Competitive plus Sodexo Benefits

Sector: Defence

Purpose of the job

Support the Managing Director to maximize the profitability of Good Eating company & Fooditude, via rigorous management of the divisional finances, challenging performance and driving profitable organic growth. Ensure that all the Group Finance policies, processes and procedures are consistently followed in the delivery of the monthly result. Compile and support with audit and statutory accounts. Drive growth alongside the 'Food transformation' program. Create a business partner relationship with all key stakeholders as well as the Managing Director, including clients and other Sodexo functions. Deliver consistent, high quality, timely reporting to support all key commercial decisions. Create a culture of continuous improvement across the team, leading in key work areas such as people, efficiency, control, and service. At Sodexo, we're passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensuring all Group Finance policies, processes and procedures are known, understood, and consistently applied.
• Managing and optimizing the divisional financial performance: profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Managing interfaces with Clients, Segments, Service Operations, and Transversal Functions (HR being a key partner) to ensure their finance needs are met and that Group Finance requirements are understood and applied across all contracts.
• Contributing to the overall performance of the division.
• Ensuring timely provision of strong, accurate, and relevant analytics (data and analysis) transparently to all stakeholders.
• Supporting and driving all financial initiatives such as labor management, rebid activity, and commercial opportunities.
• Implementing risk management and internal control frameworks to identify and address financial risks with remediation and escalation as needed.
• Driving standardized processes and methods within the division to maximize efficiency, e.g., reporting.
• Developing the finance team to maximize engagement, develop a succession plan, and support the business effectively.
• Leading the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the division.
• Leading the monthly review process to optimize divisional financial performance.
• Attending client meetings as required, such as governance or ad hoc meetings addressing specific financial issues.
• Supporting retention and new bid work as needed.
• Completing ad hoc finance-related studies, missions, or presentations as required.

Competencies

• Strong finance acumen, ability to manage full financial responsibilities (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow) including accounting, reporting, and support for development.
• Strong technical skills to support audit processes.
• Proactivity and reactivity in a challenging operational environment.
• Process and progress driven, based on factual analytics with transparency.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexible and pragmatic, capable of dealing with complexity.
• Collaborative leadership style, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and partner capabilities with senior management.
• Strong culture of team support, teamwork, and business advancement.
• Demonstrates initiative and anticipates stakeholder needs.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in finance and financial analysis.
• Degree qualified in business administration or finance.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Belong to a company and team that values you for who you are. Act with purpose and make an impact through your daily actions. Thrive in your own way.

We offer a range of perks, rewards, and benefits including:

• Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform
• Employee Assistance Programme with legal and financial support
• Access to a 24-hour virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discount Scheme
• Save for your future through our Pension Plan
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Enhanced benefits and leave policies in the UK and Ireland

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 daily through our various services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer, supporting diversity and disability inclusion through our initiatives and schemes.

Ready to be part of something greater? Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

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Full time, permanent contractCompetitive SalarySite based - LondonOpportunities for professional developmentPlus our Sodexo employee benefits packagePurpose of the jobSupport the Managing Director to maximize the profitability of Good Eating company & Fooditude, via rigorous management of the divisional finances, challenging performance and driving profitable organic growthEnsure that all the Group Finance policies, processes and procedures are consistently followed in the delivery of the monthly resultCompile and support with audit and statutory accountsDrive growth along side the 'Food transformation' programCreate a business partner relationship with all key stakeholders as well as the Managing Director, including clients and other Sodexo functionsDeliver consistent, high quality, timely reporting to support all key commercial decisionsCreate a culture of continuous improvement across the team, leading in key work areas - people, efficiency, control and serviceAt Sodexo, we're passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

Main ResponsibilitiesEnsuring all Group Finance policies, processes and procedures are known, understood and consistently appliedManaging / optimising the divisional financial performance: profit and loss, balance sheet and cash-flowManaging the multiple interfaces with Clients /Segments/Service Operations/Transversal Functions (HR will be a key partner) in the division to ensure their Finance needs are fully understood and met, and that Group Finance requirements are understood and consistently applied across all contractsContributing to the overall performance of the DivisionEnsuring timely provision of strong, accurate and relevant analytics (data and analysis) transparently to all stakeholdersSupport and drive all financial initiatives e.g labour management, rebid activity, commercial opportunitiesEnsuring a risk management and internal control framework permitting effective identification and management of financial risks, with remediation alerts and escalation as necessaryDriving standardised processes and methods within the division to maximize efficiency e.g. reportingDevelopment of the finance team to maximize engagement, develop a succession plan and support the business in the best possible wayLead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for the divisionLead the monthly review process to optimize divisional financial performanceAttend client meetings as required .e.g.regular governance or ad hoc meetings as specific financial issues occur.Support retention / new bid work as requiredCompletion of ad-hoc Finance-related studies/ missions/ presentations as required

CompetenciesStrong Finance acumen, ability to manage full financial responsibilities (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow - accounting, reporting and development support)Strong technical skills to support the audit processProactivity and re-activity in a challenging day-to-day operational environmentProcess and progress driven, based on factual analytics, combined with very transparent skills (up, transversally and down)of simple financial reflexesExcellent organisational skills and ability to respect deadlinesFlexible and pragmatic, able to deal with complexityCollaborative leadership style, strong interpersonal and communication skills, strong partnering capabilities with senior managementStrong culture of team support/team work and business advancement (in area of risk management, problem resolution or development oriented)Demonstrates initiative and anticipates needs of key stakeholders

Experience 10 years professional experience in finance and financial analysis as a minimumDegree qualified in a business administration/financeFluency in English and any other language an advantageRole model the Sodexo values and ethical principlesWhy Sodexo?:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing supportAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeingAccess to a 24hr virtual GP ServiceSodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension PlanOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development toolsBike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fitSodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.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.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Ready to be part of something greater?Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

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