Head of financial planning and analysis - Hybrid - Manchester based

Sodexo; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in services is seeking a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to join their Manchester team. This hybrid position involves overseeing management reporting, financial planning processes, and providing strategic decision support. The ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong financial acumen, interpersonal skills, and a proven ability in financial analytics. This role offers an attractive package, including a salary up to £77,000 and additional benefits such as a car allowance and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Gym discount

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong financial acumen.
• Excellent modelling and financial analytics skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of monthly management accounts.
• Analyse financial and operational results.
• Manage annual and quarterly planning processes.

Skills

Financial acumen

Modelling and financial analytics

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Head of financial planning and analysis - Hybrid - Manchester based

We are seeking a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead a small, dynamic team. In this role, you will take ownership of management reporting, oversee financial planning processes and outputs for the region, and provide insightful analysis and decision support to guide strategic initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to shape regional performance and play a key role in driving business growth.

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.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers

Main Responsibilities

Management Reporting

• Lead the production of monthly management accounts, including interpretation of results
• Ensure that all routine management information is produced in a timely manner, contains reliable information which has been agreed by key stakeholders
• Assist in the production of reports and presentations to the Regional Leadership
• Ownership of certain reporting processes and requirements

Decision support

• Analysing financial and operational results to better understand company performance
• Use the output of financial models and analysis to support decision making
• Ensure the integrity of financial models and projections through implementation of suitable controls, documentation, and testing
• Analyse competitor and market financial information to provide insight

Planning

• Manage annual and quarterly planning processes, including setting timetables and sharing assumptions
• Delivery of consolidated financial plans and tracking of variations
• Cash forecasting and monitoring
• Analysis of plans ensuring variances are understood, and risks and opportunities are highlighted
• Provide strategic and long‑term financial planning support

Other

• Identifying and implementing efficiency and improvements in processes
• Custodian of regional master data governance
• Act as the finance lead / participate in projects as required
• Lead a small number of direct reports, including setting objectives, managing/organising work and devoting time to coaching and training.

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

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong financial acumen, including technical accounting, finance systems, operational and financial planning
• Excellent modelling and financial analytics skills
• Great conceptual thinker
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Organised and able to build plans to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Takes ownership and initiative
• Ability to navigate through a matrix organization structure and deliver results in a multi‑stakeholder and consultative culture
• Flexible and pragmatic

Package Description

Up to 77,000 + Car allowance + Bonus

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 offer 20+ 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.