Global Supply Management Broker Analyst

Sodexo; Matosinhos; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health & Life Insurance

Meal allowance

Extra vacation day

Volunteer day

Multicultural projects

Wellbeing activities

Résumé du poste

Sodexo is seeking talented finance professionals to join its SBS team in Portugal. You will join Financial teams such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data, supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.

You will contribute to reconciliations, data validation, and broker fee calculations, while driving improvements and automation across global processes. This role offers career growth and exposure to international projects.

Qualifications

• Graduated in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related discipline.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain or purchasing environments.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems, Power BI, and reporting tools.
• Experience with process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and data analysis.
• Experience with large datasets, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across international locations.

Responsabilités

• Support annual and half year reconciliation of Global Broker Fee contracts.
• Collect, consolidate and validate spend or value data from Sodexo countries and suppliers.
• Investigate discrepancies and perform variance analysis between supplier and country-reported spend.
• Calculate broker fees in accordance with contractual terms and agreed calculation methodologies.
• Facilitate resolution of spend disputes with suppliers, buyers and country representatives.
• Maintain reconciliation trackers and provide status reporting to stakeholders.
• Maintain contract terms, pricing structures, broker rules and fee calculations within business systems during each quarterly forecast.
• Ensure invoice schedules are communicated, and invoices are raised accurately and on time.
• Conduct data quality reviews and implement controls to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Support quarterly forecast analysis and perform trend analysis on Broker fees per supplier and country.
• Prepare monthly Accruals reporting & Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Monitor cash collections and debtors’ reports.
• Support audits by providing reconciliations, documentation and analytical schedules.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive automation of manual activities.
• Produce ad hoc analysis and support cross-functional projects.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Outils

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Description du poste

In 1966, in Marseille, Pierre Bellon laid the foundations of what would become Sodexo, guided by a simple yet powerful idea: improving everyday life through services that truly matter.

Today, Sodexo is a global leader in Food and Services, supporting people at every moment of life, at work, in schools, hospitals and communities. With 426,000 colleagues across 43 countries, we serve 80 million consumers every day, generating €24.1 billion in revenues. Our growth goes hand in hand with social and environmental responsibility, driven by our purpose: to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all.

About Sodexo Business Services (SBS)

Portugal is no exception! 7years ago, we established Sodexo Business Services (SBS), our shared service center. Here, you will have the opportunity to join various Financial teams such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data, supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.

Join Us!

We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further.

What will you do?

• Support annual and half year reconciliation of Global Broker Fee contracts
• Collect, consolidate and validate spend or value data from Sodexo countries and suppliers
• Investigate discrepancies and perform variance analysis between supplier and country-reported spend
• Calculate broker fees in accordance with contractual terms and agreed calculation methodologies
• Facilitate resolution of spend disputes with suppliers, buyers and country representatives
• Maintain reconciliation trackers and provide status reporting to stakeholders
• Maintain contract terms, pricing structures, broker rules and fee calculations within business systems during each quarterly forecast
• Ensure invoice schedules are communicated, and invoices are raised accurately and on time
• Conduct data quality reviews and implement controls to ensure reporting accuracy
• Support quarterly forecast analysis and perform trend analysis on Broker fees per supplier and country
• Prepare monthly Accruals reporting & Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Monitor cash collections and debtors’ reports
• Support audits by providing reconciliations, documentation and analytical schedules
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive automation of manual activities
• Produce ad hoc analysis and support cross-functional projects

What you'll need to succeed?

• Graduate in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related discipline.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain or purchasing environments.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems, Power BI, and reporting tools.
• Experience with process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and data analysis.
• Experience with large datasets, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across international locations.

What we have to offer you?

• Health & Life Insurance;
• Meal allowance paid in Meal Card;
• Additional Days off: extra vacation day, employee’s birthday, volunteering day;
• Opportunity to grow professionally inside the Company;
• Possibility to participate in multicultural projects;
• Several internal activities aiming to promote our team´s wellbeing.

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