Commercial Finance Manager

Sodexo Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager at Headingley Stadium in Leeds. The ideal candidate will manage financial processes, support operational teams, and provide strategic insights for decision-making. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in financial systems. Join a dynamic environment that values collaboration and offers personal growth opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Flexible work environment

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in finance, with relevant qualification (studying or qualified by experience).
• Experience in producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Experience in high-volume or multi-service environments (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial activities on-site and ensure timely reporting.
• Provide strategic support to operations, offering analysis and recommendations.
• Manage event and matchday financial control processes.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Relevant finance qualification

Tools

SAP

Eprophit

Job description

• £35,000pa + excellent bonus and benfits package
• 40 hrs pw Monday to Friday ( 8-4 or 9-5), flexibility required

Job Introduction

Here at Sodexo Live!we are looking for a commercially minded, detail-focused Commercial Finance Manager to join our team at Headingley Stadium – one of the most recognised multi-purpose sports venues in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work with Sodexo Live!, supporting operations across matchdays, events, and hospitality.

As a key member of our finance function, you’ll work alongside the Regional Commercial Finance Manager and the Head of Operations to deliver accurate financial reporting, develop insightful analysis, and support commercial decision-making. You’ll be embedded in the heart of the action – from daily financial controls to monthly results and forecasting.

This exciting opportunity will suit a self-motivated finance professional who is both analytical and collaborative.

Join Sodexo Live! and bring your financial expertise to where it counts most.Whether you’re delivering insights on a matchday or helping set strategic budgets, your work will help power unforgettable experiences.

What You'll Do:

Oversee all financial activities on-site and ensure timely, accurate reporting to internal teams and the client.

Provide strategic support to operations, offering analysis and recommendations to improve performance.

Manage event and matchday financial control processes, including revenue, stock, and labour.

Prepare and present financial reports for internal stakeholders and clients.

Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and KPI-setting process.

Work with operational teams to track costs, maximise profitability, and maintain strong working capital control.

Maintain robust financial governance in line with Sodexo policies and internal audit standards.

Build relationships with key contacts across Sodexo, SBS, and client teams.

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

What You Bring:

A background in finance, with a relevant qualification (studying towards, or qualified by experience).

Strong Excel skills with an ability to analyse financial data and explain variances.

Experience in producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.

Excellent communication skills – confident working with both senior management and on-the-ground teams.

A proactive attitude with the ability to challenge, support and influence decision-making.

Experience in high-volume or multi-service environments (desirable).

Familiarity with systems such as SAP, Eprophit, or similar platforms (advantageous).

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Career progression for the caring profession.

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

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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 .

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins .

Salary £35,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits