Finance Manager in Stevenage

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our team and take responsibility for optimising Purchasing Income across a broad and complex supply chain. In this role, you will ensure all Purchasing Income is accurately tracked, collected, and aligned with contractual terms, while identifying opportunities to enhance business performance through supply chain consolidation. You will manage supplier rebate income end to end, including validation, reconciliation, and timely recognition, as well as review and prepare all rebate documentation in line with agreements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Review and validate supply chain income using SAP, Product Database, and EDI data, selecting the appropriate source data depending on the agreed contractual rebate calculation method.
• Review supplier contracts to ensure full visibility of all agreed rebates and income streams.
• Ensure timely issuance of invoices and processing of deductions once rebates have been agreed.
• Manage and maintain the finance pack, including monthly updates of volumes and all invoices and deductions raised.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date minutes for finance review meetings, clearly documenting outstanding issues such as unagreed rebates, unpaid invoices, and contractual discrepancies.
• Track and report risks and opportunities arising from new, amended, or disputed contracts.
• Accurate reporting of both core income earning spend and non-core spend to segments, highlighting trends to guide segments on directing their operators to use Sodexo's core supply chain for maximum efficiency and income generation.
• Assist in the annual audit of supply management income collection by compiling and providing all necessary evidence, ensuring compliance with established procedures, internal controls, and audit standards.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Finance professional - qualified by experience looking to gain accountancy qualification.
• Experience of working in the commercial finance functions of global organisations.
• Exposure to a complex, contract driven business, and/or Supply Management function.
• Excellent IT skills particularly Excel/Microsoft Office, SAP, Power BI.
• Excellent communication skills being able to translate complex data into clear messages to all levels of the organisation.
• Very strong problem solving and analytical skills but with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Ability to jointly apply commercial finance and control principles with sound financial accounting standards.
• Good team player with the ability to influence others and portray sense of direction, leadership and commitment to people at all levels.
• Strong evidence of resilience, energy and drive.
• Ability to work under pressure; think clearly and act decisively.

Package Description:

Up to £55,000 depending on experience. 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.

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.