Finance Business Partner

Sodexo Group; London, Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Finance Business Partner, where you will play a crucial role in optimizing broker contracts and enhancing financial performance. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with global teams, utilizing your analytical mindset and interpersonal skills to drive change and deliver excellence in financial management. With a competitive salary and a wealth of benefits, this role is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about making a positive impact. Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discount

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related professional experience in finance.
• Strong background in commercial finance within fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Buyers to design and optimize broker contracts.
• Lead process improvement projects and build reports for management.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualification

Analytical Mindset

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Essbase

Job description

We're looking for a skilledFinance Business Partner to be a vital part of our team based at Stevenage or London Sodexo office. The role is Hybrid and it will require minimum 2 days in the office.

You will be a Finance Business Partner for the broker activity engaging with the food and non-food Global Buyers (FM, Indirect and Uniform) and with the regions’ supply management teams to optimise the attractiveness and the performance of the broker contracts.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellence in financial management. If you can challenge with humility and work collaboratively across various departments, to ensure financial objectives are met and exceeded , we want to hear from you.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

• To be the Subject Matter Expert on broker contracts, guiding the other members of the broker finance team to model the fee calculation.
• To build a partnership with the Global Buyers, providing tools to design new broker contracts, simplify existing contracts, negotiate with suppliers, drive conditional fees thereby obtaining the best remuneration and optimising cash.
• To partner with the regional Supply Management teams to understand the impact of the local business trends on broker fee and to explain the broker fee construction and calculation.
• To build reports and analysis to Management, recommending levers to improve performance and outlining associated risks and opportunities in support of decision making.
• To lead process improvement projects and challenge the current way of working.
• To build reports and analysis to Management including Target and Forecasts, recommending levers to improve performance and outlining associated risks and opportunities in support of decision making.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with 3 years minimum related professional experience
• Commercially focussed background within a fast-paced business
• Analytical mindset, able to identify risks, trends, and opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively
• Involvement in change management and transformation plans
• Demonstrable advanced knowledge of MS Excel and database systems essential
• Working knowledge of the following systems desirable: SAP / Essbase

Package Description

£64,500 - £87,500 depending on experience plus bonus and car allowance

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; 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 offer20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity . We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves . We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds .

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 .

Salary £64,500 - £87,500 depending on experience + Bonus

Frequency Annual

Job Reference SDX/TP/260471/TS

Contract Type Permanent – Full Time

Closing Date 13 May, 2025

Job Category Finance

Business Unit Sodexo Global Services

Location Stevenage or London - Hybrid , United Kingdom