BID - Finance (Asst. Manager)

Sodexo; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Leadership Development

Inclusive Culture

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

A global service solutions company in Bengaluru seeks a Mid-Senior level financial professional to handle budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management. This role will involve collaborating with regional heads and the finance controller, preparing financial statements, and engaging in annual budgeting activities. The ideal candidate will have a Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance, with at least 2 years of relevant experience in the industry. The company offers a supportive and inclusive work environment with a focus on professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in finance within the same industry.
• 3-4 years of experience in FP&A in another industry.
• Basic understanding of GST and facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with regional heads to analyze financials.
• Lead support efforts for the regional finance controller.
• Conduct annual budget activity and quarterly forecasts.
• Prepare P&L statements from scratch.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Business Know-How

Analytical Skills

Understanding of Financial Parameters

Knowledge of Labour Law

Education

Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance

Job description

Overview

Sodexo promotes an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

At Sodexo, we offer 100+ service solutions across diverse sectors corporates, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and remote environments. From food & catering to facilities management and energy services, we enhance the quality of life for those we serve. Our inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment empowers employees to thrive and make a meaningful impact. With a strong foundation in our values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress, working at Sodexo is more than just a job its a chance to be part of something bigger.

Join us and act with purpose every day!

Role Description

This role focuses on financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting, providing crucial insights and support to leadership while managing P&L, invoicing, and contract compliance to optimize financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships and work with regional heads to analyze the financials and get the required data to enable the segment head for decision making
• Informally leading to the regional finance controller and providing them support in case of requirement
• Support with various financial role – timely invoicing, P&L validation (Rate revision and new development) & governance
• Liaison with Legal teams for Follow ups for Expired Contract,
• Managing the requirement from region as well as country level for various financial inputs
• Analyze profitability of sites (Low Margin and Loss making sites), tracking and explaining variance on Budget and Forecast
• Undertaking Annual Budget activity and quarterly forecast activities
• Validation for Rate Revision and New P&L and timely approval from country president and CFO
• Preparing presentation for regional review and supporting and arranging for Monthly Finance review
• Financial Modeling, planning and analysis
• Preparation of P&L statement (profit and loss and cash flow, balance sheet from scratch)
• Key pricing models and commercial terms for new and existing clients
• Develop and continually improve budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecasts.
• Tracking Food cost, Inventory level, RR reporting, DA/MW impact, Labour productivity etc. Tracking the progress on various GP initiatives – I-Promise, Waste-watch, DRIVE etc
• To take part in Audits and work on the Conners.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance
• At least 2 years of experience in Same industry or 3-4 years of experience in FP&A outside industry
• Business Know-How – Understanding the financial impact of business; healthcare terminologies, Retail cash business flow
• Financial Acumen - Understanding of Financial Parameters and impact on Business
• Analyze the business basis changing trends and able to understand the financial impact
• Basic Understanding of Labour law (DA/MW), GST and facilities management business
• Understand the requirement coming from Reporting manager or APAC regional team and provide with timely and accurate replies

Why SODEXO

• Healthy Work-Life Balance
• Leadership Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Inclusive Culture
• Competitive Compensation

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Business Development, and Administrative

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services
• Facilities Services
• Business Consulting and Services