Commercial Finance Controller

Commercial Finance Controller

Central Manchester University Hospital (CMUH) – Manchester

Hybrid: 3 days per week on site

Attractive package including car allowance and bonus

Job Introduction

Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) has been at the heart of Manchester’s healthcare system since 1752, evolving from a 12‑bed facility near Withy Grove to its established home on Oxford Road, officially opened by King Edward VII in 1909. Now part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, MRI treats hundreds of thousands of patients each year and delivers specialist services across trauma, transplants, haematology and more.

We are seeking a Commercial Finance Controller to play a pivotal role at Central Manchester University Hospital, supporting complex Soft FM and Hard FM contracts. This is a high‑impact role where you will partner closely with operational leaders, the Trust and Project Co, driving commercial decision‑making, financial performance and continuous improvement within a large, dynamic healthcare environment.

What You Will Do

• Partner with the Business Director and operational leads to support commercial decision‑making, financial performance and contractual interpretation across CMUH.
• Deliver accurate monthly financial results for Soft FM and Hard FM contracts, including detailed variance analysis.
• Lead the preparation of robust budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and performance improvement actions.
• Support commercial negotiations with the Trust and Project Co, influencing outcomes to achieve the best possible result for Sodexo.
• Ensure revenues are billed accurately and in line with contractual mechanisms, with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Track, price and manage contract variations, new services and growth opportunities to ensure profitability.
• Provide clear, timely and insightful management information to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Lead and develop the site‑based finance team, promoting strong engagement, capability development and high performance.

What You Will Bring

• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) with strong commercial finance experience.
• Proven commercial acumen with experience working on complex, multi‑stakeholder contracts.
• Confidence to challenge, influence and support senior stakeholders with clear, evidence‑based financial insight.
• Strong experience driving financial performance, continuous improvement and value‑led decision‑making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate outputs to tight deadlines.
• Experience scoping, delivering and embedding financial or commercial projects.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong Excel and financial modelling capability.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to build, motivate and develop high‑performing finance teams.

Desirable:

• Healthcare or NHS‑linked experience
• PFI contract exposure
• SAP or similar finance systems experience

What’s in it for you

You’ll receive an attractive total reward package, including car allowance and bonus, alongside flexible, home‑based working and the opportunity to lead some of the most high‑profile and impactful Healthcare bids in the market. In addition, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, finances and long‑term career:

• Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing platform, providing confidential support whenever you need it
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, offering practical support with everyday matters and more complex issues, including legal and financial advice, work‑related challenges and personal support such as bereavement
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app, rewarding healthy lifestyle choices and providing a 24/7 virtual GP alongside a range of additional services
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, giving you access to great deals 24/7 (also available to friends and family), plus the option of a prepayment cashback card
• Money Insights and financial wellbeing support through the Salary Finance platform
• The opportunity to save for your future as a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• Death‑in‑Service benefit, providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• A strong focus on career development, with access to a wide range of learning, development and progression opportunities across Sodexo
• A Cycle to Work Scheme, supporting a healthier lifestyle while helping to reduce your environmental impact

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 fifty-five countries, serving over one hundred million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and 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 and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer. We are 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.

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• CMUH Commercial Finance Controller JD 10.03.26.pdf