Finance Analyst

Job Introduction

Sodexo are currently recruiting an experienced part qualified Finance Analyst to work in our Defence segment. You will be tasked with gathering; developing, maintaining and analysing accurate performance data in order to assist the management team in the efficient running and performance improvement of our Allenby/Connaught (PFI contract).

The ideal candidate will be part qualified or QBE; have demonstrable commercial experience and advanced Excel skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join Sodexo and progress your career with a global facilities management company. The role offers a competitive salary; plus bonus plus excellent benefits. The role will predominantly be based from offices in Tidworth, but there is a requirement to travel across the contract.

Role Responsibility

• You will develop a comprehensive knowledge of the PFI contract to gain an appreciation for financial consequences of amendments and possible risks or opportunities.
• Assist the CFM (Commercial Finance Manager) in the preparation of forecast and budgeting processes.
• Completion and analysis of the monthly accounts for Allenby Connaught, including compilation of journals and posting, interrogation of variances and determine underlying business trends.
• Produce the monthly reporting packs for the Defence Finance Reviews in a timely and accurate fashion.  Using, maintaining and further developing complex macro based spreadsheets to access financial data from SAP via Hyperion Essbase.
• Provide support to the CFM for substantial projects and completion of ad hoc tasks.  This may require contact with the wider management team of Allenby/Connaught therefore it is critical to grow these relationships and maintain a strong working relationship with senior managers within the contract.
• Assist in reviewing labour management KPI’s and ensure that labour costs are proportioned to the correct GB’s
• Demonstrate systems expertise, working with the finance analysts to learn and fully utilise Sodexo database tools (Clarity) so that information can be drawn on a regular and adhoc basis.
• Support the CFM in the completion of various ad hoc tasks and projects.  Work effectively and efficiently as part of the Allenby/Connaught finance and wider Defence Finance team

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Part qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or QBE
• Demonstrable commercial finance experience
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office and complex Excel Spreadsheets (vlookups, pivot tables)
• Ability to process data from disparate sources and generate meaningful management information, produce financial reports in a clear and concise manner for financial and non-financial personnel
• Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills and be comfortable interacting with management of all levels
• Self motivated and able to work on own initiative within a team environment
• Driving licence and own vehicle

Desirable

• An aptitude and desire to learn and use visual basic programming in order to support and maintain the financial reports being used.

Other information

• Ability to travel to sites and garrisons within the contract along with occasional overnight stays.

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. 

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, Sodexo delivers a diverse range of services from catering, cleaning, reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling clients to focus on their core business.

Please note a DBS check maybe required