Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Sodexo; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global services company in Stevenage is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to oversee their Commercial Finance Operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background and experience managing complex pricing models. Key responsibilities include leading the finance team, managing vendor pricing, and engaging with stakeholders to deliver strategic insights. Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Car allowance

Employee assistance programme

Gym discount

Qualifications

• Experience of complex pricing models within a Supply Management Finance role.
• Strong evidence of resilience, energy and drive.
• Ability to work under pressure; think clearly and act decisively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Supply Management commercial finance team.
• Manage vendor product price files for accuracy.
• Engage with Finance Directors on income/product strategy.
• Support the Supply Management function in key initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Communication skills

Decision making

Leadership

Resilience

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Commercial Finance Manager to lead and govern our Commercial Finance Operations within Supply Management. This is a high-impact role where you will oversee a dedicated finance team, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and alignment with global standards.

You'll play a pivotal role in driving strategic financial planning, delivering actionable insights, and optimising vendor relationships. From leading financial reviews of contracts to enhancing pricing accuracy and supporting key commercial initiatives, you'll be instrumental in shaping our financial strategy and operational excellence.

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Supply Management commercial finance team, with direct line manager responsibility for team members and talent development.
• Manage the maintenance of vendor product price files ensuring high levels of accuracy within the Product Database.
• Engagement with Finance Directors on inflation & segment income/product strategy.
• Work closely with UK&I Supply Management Function to deliver a commercially competitive supply chain.
• Work with Supply Management teams on initiative and inflation forecasting and deliver insightful and regular information to the business regarding internal and market inflation.
• Support the Supply Management function in the execution and deployment of key initiatives and projects to deliver a commercially competitive supply chain.
• Oversight of monthly and quarterly submission of regional volumes, savings, inflation, broker fee & other Supply Management KPIs.
• Supporting Supply Management in delivery of the overall targets for initiatives, inflation management and purchasing income through robust financial governance and reporting.
• Participation at bid price and into-unit pricing meetings, reviewing and agreeing vendor negotiations.
• Overseeing regular benchmarking of product pricing vs the external market whilst establishing, communicating and executing actionable insights.
• Expansion of Electronic Data Interchange to deliver efficiencies across the wider business related to the timely processing of vendor invoices.

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

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) with evidenced PQE
• Understanding of inflation management
• Experience of complex pricing models within a Supply Management Finance role
• Analytical and commercial skills
• A strong technical grounding and first-class forecasting and budgeting credentials
• Highest levels of personal integrity
• Outstanding communicator with the ability to distil complexity to most senior levels
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong decision maker, with time management skills and able to manage conflicting demands
• Good team player with the ability to influence others and portray sense of direction, leadership and commitment to people at all levels
• Strong evidence of resilience, energy and drive
• An innovator who is able to lead and manage change
• Ability to work under pressure; think clearly and act decisively

Package Description

Competitive salary + bonus + car allowance

Working with Sodexo

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?

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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.