Deputy Business Manager (Finance)

Job Introduction

Sodexo Justice Services has been operating in the United Kingdom since 1993. We operate five prisons in the UK and have a reputation for operating excellent, ethical, innovative and rehabilitative services. Our vision is to become a strategic partner of our clients by designing, managing and delivering quality of life services which make a meaningful difference to offenders by changing lives for the better.

Awarded a bronze accreditation by Investors in People, Bronzefield focuses on providing needs-based services and programmes aimed at rehabilitating and maintaining the well-being of prisoners.

As Deputy Business Manager, you will support the Business Manager and deputise in their absence, and effectively manage the workload within the Finance department to ensure everything runs smoothly

Role Responsibility

• Deputise for and support the Head of Business Management in all aspects of functional responsibility including budgets, forecasts & cost centre reporting to Senior Management Team - provide support for business cases, data analysis, and financial reporting
• Responsible for the day to day operations of the finance department -  providing a support service for the prison operation by working with all internal departments and the management team, helping them to make the right financial decisions, & assisting external stakeholders in all business related matters
• Effectively manage staff in the department and lead on their personal development and performance management
• Maintain accounting controls and procurement policies, procedures, and compliance
• Monthly reconciliation of CMS including clear reporting on NACRO & Other charitable donations, and of resident bank account & other balance sheet accounts
• Monthly reporting on business development projects with clear system developed and maintained to identify revenue, costs and surplus for each project
• Coordinate accounts payable function at site level to maintain ledgers with all open, GRIR, parked are kept to the minimum at all times
• Coordinate new supplier requests & set up process with central procurement and follow it up until completion by maintaining clear records and regular communication
• Carry out continuous reviews of working practices and processes to ensure efficient and cost effective operations and suggest improvements
• Take the lead on delivering regular finance workshops in the prison to promote financial awareness

The Ideal Candidate

• Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA) or studying towards a recognised finance qualification with solid accountancy experience in a commercial environment
• Experienced in managing staff
• Proven analytical expertise
• Demonstrate ability to prioritise and manage workload.
• Be able to multi task and work well under pressure.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and requires limited direct supervision and guidance.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Capabilities:

• Relationship Management - Is effective at building and maintaining win- win business partner relationships
• Resilience - Sustains momentum when faced with challenges. Balances competing demands and responds well to changed priorities
• Impact and Influence - Communicates effectively and inspires. Gains the commitment of others
• Analysis and Decision Making - Able to analyse the cause of a problem and identify solutions
• Planning and Organisation - Consistently completes deliverables within deadline, within budget, and beyond expected quality, even under adverse conditions
• Continuous Improvement - Seeks to continuously improve outputs for the benefit of the business. Constantly raises the standard and quality of work, benchmarking against best practice
• Makes appropriate decisions that support the management of costs and improve profitability
• Sets up systems or follows processes to track and monitor achievement of KPI’s
• Behaviours and actions of self and team are focused on providing quality of life services
• Works effectively as part of a team and actively encourages commitment from team members
• Uses an appropriate leadership style to achieve excellence, and consistently role models values and behaviours
• Is able to think on their feet, deal with challenging situations, take responsibility for problems as they arise and act decisively

Package Description

£30,000-£35,000 DOE plus benefits including free parking, free meals, onsite gym, subsidised Gym membership, discount schemes, pension etc

About the Company

Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 36,000 people and delivers On-site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions.  Sodexo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All 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