Finance Analyst

Job Introduction

We are looking for Finance Analyst who can manage own workload, be flexible, cope with demand and achieve deadlines. This is an extremely visible and high-profile client facing position providing strict adherence and governance whilst ensuring that client Milestones are met in good time in respect of quarterly forecasts, the budgeting process, actuals reporting and Annual PO Process. 

• The role is to manage the financial responsibilities of the Sodexo NON IFM contract with our Client for the UK and provide support to additional regions (as advised).  
• It is essential to develop a strong working relationship with the Key Stakeholders on the contract such as the Real Estate Finance team; Accounts payable: Operating Accounting team: Client Portfolio Manager as well as the Sodexo On-Site Managers and teams to ensure that key personnel are kept apprised of current and future challenges.   
• Assist in the resolution of overdue debt issues with Credit Management Teams, Site Teams, and client teams, where required. 
• Play an integral role during the Sodexo and Client month end process, ensuring relevant sources of information and system are utilised. 
• Produce the monthly financial results for the Sodexo NON IFM contract for the Client  
• Review and analyse site performance and provide meaningful commentary following our Client’s month end regarding variances to client budgets and forecasts 
• To deliver services in line with the business ethos, delivering innovative solutions to the client’s expectations

Rise with Sodexo 

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

Role Responsibility

• Administrative tasks undertaken in an organised manner. 
• Sync with the Clients Accenture Journal Team for monthly schedules 
• Review P&L variance reporting, post relevant accruals and prepayments 
• Ensuring financial reports are accurately reported and documents are compiled in the pre agreed format and all information contained within is both accurate and presentable. 
• Attend the Monthly Review calls with the Client and provide variance analysis and prior post end ‘follow up’ as required  
• Produce annual budget and periodic forecast information for the Client’s account. 
• Raise relevant annual Client Purchase Orders to key suppliers  
• Working collaboratively with the Clients Accenture Accounts payable to ensure any issues are effectively and efficiently dealt with. 
• Monitor and process Exempt Vendor List (EVL) transactions 
• Highlight any issues or risks which may impact the successful delivery of the contract 
• Provide Business Partnering to the Portfolio Managers and Site and Regional Leads 
• Produce ad-hoc reports for the Finance Manager and Finance Director 
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all tasks carried out 
• Effective working with the Portfolio Managers and Operational Leads 
• Provision of financial support across the contract to achieve sales and GP targets 

The Ideal Candidate

Essential 

• Educated to degree level and part qualified CIMA/ACCA 
• Excellent Excel knowledge and proficient in Word and PowerPoint  
• Previous experience in writing detailed reports and collating detailed accurate information accordingly 
• Proven and successful Finance Department experience 
• Excellent business partnering skills 
• Attention to detail and accuracy is fundamental 
• Creative, solutions driven with a ‘can do’ attitude 
• Knowledge of financial systems, including accounting systems and budgetary control 
• Excellent organisational and communication skills  
• Able to maintain complete confidentiality at all times 
• Ability to work individually and as part of a large team. 
• Organised and able to manage various projects simultaneously 
• Highly self-motivated, ability to take ownership for several projects from beginning to end 
• A structured but flexible manner of working with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload. 
• Ability to remain calm and assertive under pressure 

Desirable 

• Studying for Professional Accountancy Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)  
• Previous experience of working Rent, Rates and Service Charge is desirable   
• Previous experience of working within the facilities management sector is desirable but not essential  

Package Description

Attractive salary depending on experience

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life for our employees, Sodexo offers a Flexible Benefits Scheme, allowing you to tailor a reward package to suit your needs which includes a technology scheme, private dental insurance, travel insurance, gym membership, Gourmet card, private medical insurance, and the ability to purchase or sell annual leave to name but a few.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their race, colour, sex, gender identity  disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age, social class, educational background, employment status, working pattern, are welcome to and included within our organisation. 

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 are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.