Senior Manager, Segment Finance

Unit Description

Are you an innovative leader who wants high visibility, challenging opportunities,

and a rewarding environment? 

Sodexo has an exciting job opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager, Segment Finance to support the transition and mobilization of our Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) contracts – per the Group Standard process.  Transition is the first step of the contract journey and the cornerstone of the future collaboration. The key objectives, from financial perspective, for this phase of the contract are to:

• Collect precise description of scope of services (volumes, service levels, etc.);
• Collect accurate financial data relating to the identified scope of services including client management time;
• If applicable, check and update financial data given during the RFP stage;
• Propose a robust solution that takes into consideration local requests and contract commitments based on zero based budget tool; and
• Agree budget(s) for scope of services reflecting signed-off solution with client.

This position will report to the Regional Director of Finance and will work directly with Sodexo’s IFM operational resources – including the Contract Transition lead – and Service Operations, Business Development team and clients in the US.  Responsibilities include:

• Supports the Due Diligence process by requesting for relevant client data and verifying the data and information by using basic audit checks to confirm spend for prior periods ;
• Take financial ownership of zero-based budget tool used to capture client spend and Sodexo’s solution by ensuring accuracy of data and verifying indirect rates in cost model;
• Challenge assumptions used in developing client solutions by applying scenario and sensitivity analysis to test revenue volume and margin fluctuations;
• Identify risk and work with Solution Developers and Operational leads to mitigate financial risk related to bids and mobilization;
• Ensure that the Jointly signed off solution is in line with the GIC/CSIC approved model and assumptions;
• Serve as finance expert and manage both the handover from DSP and the hand-off to finance account team that will permanently manage the new account;
• Assist management with developing and monitoring of initial account financial goals, forecasts, and resources;
• Ensure that both parties (client and Sodexo) are meeting their contractual obligations for the transition and mobilization of the contract, escalate to management any issues;
• Track and report transition cost with the goal of providing cost control and deployment efficiencies;
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis (e.g., capital expenditures, cash flow cost/benefit, lease vs. buy) related to mobilization of account.
• Champion continuous improvements with transition and mobilization process. Prepare financial review of mobilization success and challenges, and present findings and specific recommendations to senior management to make process better
• Post mobilization - drive performance improvement processes and standardizations in the financial processes at the unit level and ensure compliance on internal controls – including post go live project appraisal.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Position Summary

Has in-depth knowledge in finance for the assigned Segment and basic knowledge of related disciplines. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions. Works independently; receives minimal guidance. May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. Handles general accounting and financial reporting, cost accounting, auditing, budgeting and forecasting, and systems individually and in consultation with Centers of Excellence as appropriate. Assists in providing oversight and direction to Unit Finance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May represent the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 5 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 3 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.