Senior Manager 2, Service Operations Finance

Entegra; North Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Welll

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributi

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tu it

Job summary

Sodexo in Bethesda, MD is hiring a Technology Finance Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis across multiple business units. The role partners with the CTO of North America to deliver data-driven insights that inform leadership decisions and financial strategy.

This individual contributor role focuses on executing tasks independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across business units.
• Spearhead audit response and vendor price variance analysis.
• Collaborate with global partners to drive financial modeling for procurement, acquisitions, and policy development.
• Oversee accruals, collections, and supplier relations for timely payments and accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and governance.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

Essbase

SAP

Job description

The Technology Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis across multiple business units.

This role serves as a strategic business partner, providing financial insights and recommendations that support leadership decision-making by the CTO of North America.

About the job

Step into a specialized finance leadership role where you’ll leverage your deep expertise to shape financial strategy, enhance operational performance, and deliver data-driven insights across service operations. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex challenges, influence cross-functional initiatives, and contribute to global financial excellence.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $100130 - $155540

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

• Lead end-to-end budgeting and forecasting processes that support strategic and operational planning
• Spearhead financial compliance initiatives, including audit response and vendor price variance analysis
• Collaborate with global partners to drive financial modeling for procurement, acquisitions, and policy development
• Oversee collections, accruals, and supplier relations to ensure timely payments and financial accuracy
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation within financial systems, processes, and governance
• Engage in high-impact projects with cross-functional teams, bringing financial clarity and commercial insight
• Contribute to a culture of accountability and forward-thinking in a role that blends autonomy with strategic influence

What you’ll bring

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and the ability to effectively communicate financial performance to a diverse group of stakeholders.

This is a hybrid position with an expectation of working onsite at our headquarters in Bethesda, MD, two to three days per week.

• Skillset to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes with precision and strategic insight
• Advanced data analysis skills using tools like Power BI, Essbase, and SAP to interpret trends and influence decision-making
• Strong background in financial compliance, variance analysis, and managing large-scale operational or SG&A budgets
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a talent for building cross-functional relationships and influencing key stakeholders
• A proactive, self-directed mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and expanding leadership responsibilities over time

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 5 years
• Related Experience: 3 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.