Director 2, Business Analytics

Entegra; North Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 135,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Matching Contribut​i​

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced FP&A leader to guide the Education segment's financial planning, performance management, and decision support. This virtual role partners with the Education CFO and senior finance leadership to drive analytics, reporting, and strategic insights across Campus and K-12 schools.

You will lead FP&A and analytics teams, standardize insights, and shape reporting frameworks to improve visibility, growth, and long-term value.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of management experience and related experience.
• Strong command of financial planning, analytics, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Guide analytical initiatives and streamline reporting processes.
• Lead FP&A and analytics teams supporting Education segment.
• Partner with Finance and Operations leadership across functions.
• Translate forecasts and results into executive-ready narratives.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to drive accountability.

Skills

Financial planning

Data analytics

Performance management

Forecasting

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

This virtual position serves as the FP&A leader for the Education segment, providing strategic financial leadership, performance management, and decision support to the Education CFO and senior finance leadership.

The role leads the FP&A and Business Analytics team supporting Campus and K-12 Schools and works closely with Segment Finance and Operations leadership.

About the job

Step into a strategic leadership role where you'll guide analytical initiatives, streamline reporting processes, and shape how data drives decisions across the business. In this high-impact position, you’ll lead teams, partner across functions, and standardize insights that enhance visibility, performance, and long-term value.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $134640 - $209110

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What's in it for you

• Champion the development of enterprise-wide analytics that bring clarity and consistency to business performance
• Lead the creation of meaningful KPIs and dashboards that tell the full story driving accountability and strategic focus
• Shape scalable reporting solutions and frameworks that align with evolving business needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to convert complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations
• Influence high-level decisions by translating forecasts and results into compelling, executive-ready narratives
• Own the optimization of reporting tools and processes, building a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Gain broad visibility and impact by overseeing analytical strategy across multiple business units and geographic areas

What you'll bring

The position establishes a consistent FP&A operating rhythm across Education, including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and forward-looking analysis.

The role translates financial and operational performance into actionable insights, challenges assumptions, and helps drive decisions that improve growth and profitability.

• Expertise in financial planning, data analytics, and performance management with a strong command of business drivers
• Advanced Excel capabilities and hands-on experience with data modeling, manipulation, and visualization tools such as Power BI or similar
• A strategic mindset paired with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple high-impact priorities independently
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with a confident ability to challenge assumptions and influence executive-level decisions
• A leadership approach that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across teams and functions

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Management Experience: 7 years Related Experience: 7 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.