Finance Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1956626/159317A
- Location: Edinburgh
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: 38000.00 - 40000.00
- Closing date: 07 August 2026
About the role
Finance Manager
Location:
Edinburgh
Salary:
£38000 - £40000 depending on experience
Contract Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join our team in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality and events environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams, driving financial performance, and providing meaningful insights to support business decisions. You will be responsible for the preparation, production, and reporting of monthly financial results across multiple contracts, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective management of revenue, costs, and working capital.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational performance, maintaining financial integrity, and building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce accurate and timely financial reporting for internal stakeholders and clients.
- Analyse financial performance, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities to support decision-making.
- Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and KPI reports, ensuring performance is tracked against targets.
- Partner with operational teams to improve financial performance, cost control, and working capital management.
- Manage debt, sales reporting, and financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Support commercial projects through financial analysis and insight to drive efficiency and profitability.
- Ensure compliance with finance policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, operational teams, and key stakeholders.
About You
- Experience in hospitality, retail, contract catering, stadium, or high-volume trading environments.
- Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
- Experience working with a variety of stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Accountancy qualification, studying towards qualification, or qualified by experience.
- Knowledge of SAP, Priava, management accounts, budgets, and forecasts is desirable.
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.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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