Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Introduction

As Commercial Finance Analyst, you'll assist and support the FD for Defence & Government Services in providing insight and project management.

A newly created role due to overall growth demand, this is an excellent opportunity to showcase your ability to present data by 'bringing to life' to ensure information is easily understood in particular by non-Finance professionals, in addition to using your approach to engage, and influence key stakeholders with positive outcomes.

We are a key partner to the Ministry of Defence, running services at major UK and overseas military bases which improve quality of life for our military personnel. The impact of change throughout the armed forces, set against a backdrop of today’s rapidly changing world, makes the preservation of high standards even more important than ever. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality as well as cost-efficiency in the delivery of infrastructure, facilities management, catering, retail and leisure services to the armed forces community.

We operate in both central and local government.  Our wealth of experience means we are able to transfer best practices from the corporate sector to create better working environments in the public sector. We bring services that increase employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity to the public sector to help support government to deliver on its promised outcomes while reducing costs.

Role Responsibility

• Manage and oversee the segment finance reporting processes and systems development
• Improve business efficiency and financial performance by developing fit for purpose management reporting, and tracking performance.
• Deliver enhanced analysis and insight to support Operational, Finance and Sales management – this includes the identification of benchmarks and tracking of key performance measures
• Provide analytical and commercial support to the Sales team, responsible for the production of internal investment papers.
• Work extensively with the FD and sales & operational functions to develop our strategic approach, and the identification of innovative financial solutions to differentiate our offer to current and prospective clients.
• Support the Finance Director and Financial Controller with detailed analysis to support month-end, forecast and budget reporting.The position will also track progress against strategic objectives.
• Operate as the Finance representative for segment and regional initiatives, and project.
• Deputise for the Segment Finance Director  when required.

*please see attached job description below for full detail

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Accountant with comprehensive PQE.
• Strong reporting and data management organisation and presentational skills  
• Track record in influencing decision making within a Business and improving performance with substantial positive profit impact.
• Analytical skills able to understand complex performance issues and advise and able to prioritise action plans to resolve
• Client (Customer) and / or Supplier contact evidenced by the ability to make and influence profit material decisions on behalf the business.
• Exposure to a range of investment appraisal techniques and a thorough understanding of how to assess project risk is a distinct advantage.
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills for managing senior level relationships and difficult performance management conversations.
• Strong commercial acumen, willing and able to challenge accepted practices and processes.
• A proven ability to innovate and implement change projects. 
• Experience of project and programme control, able to demonstrate tangible delivered improvements in business performance.
• The ability to combine strategic and analytical perspectives with a pragmatic approach. 
• Proven ability to focus on day-to-day performance whilst simultaneously pursuing longer-term opportunities.

Package Description

Competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000 plus benefits including bonus, car, pension, flexible benefits such as holidays, healthcare, dental car, gym membership etc

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

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the 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

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain 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.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.