Senior Manager, Segment Finance

Sodexo; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 86,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and WellN

401(k) Plan with Matching Contri

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and TuItu

Job summary

Sodexo Corporate Services invites applications for a Senior Manager, Segment Finance to lead financial strategy, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business insights for high-profile accounts. You will partner with operations leaders and serve as a trusted advisor to segment heads, shaping policy and performance.

This role blends independent work with collaboration, driving operational excellence across units, coaching teams, and delivering actionable financial analyses to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of management experience.
• 3 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic business partner delivering financial insights that influence direction and outcomes.
• Shape and enforce robust financial processes, controls, and compliance standards.
• Lead a talented finance team, cultivating growth, accountability, and future leadership.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver accurate forecasts, budgets, and performance analyses.
• Navigate complex financial scenarios with confidence, from audits to change control protocols.
• Drive operational efficiencies and profitability across diverse business units.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

C-suite presentations

Mentoring teams

Contract compliance

Pricing strategy

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Join Sodexo Corporate Services as a Senior Manager, Segment Finance and partner with 2-3 high-profile accounts. Lead financial strategy, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business insights that drive client success and operational excellence.

Be a trusted advisor to clients and senior leaders, presenting financial results and recommendations with confidence. Collaborate closely with Operations teams to influence decisions, optimize performance, and deliver results.

About the job

Join a forward-thinking finance team where you'll drive strategic financial planning, guide key business decisions, and ensure operational excellence across multiple units. In this influential leadership role, you’ll oversee financial operations, coach high-performing teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to segment leaders, shaping both policy and performance.

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:

$86275 per year - $133870 per year

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

Enjoy a remote role with limited travel (10%). Preferred candidate would live in Chicago, San Francisco, or San Jose. Make a visible impact, partner with top leaders, and grow your career with a global industry leader.

• Serve as a strategic business partner, delivering financial insights that influence direction and outcomes
• Shape and enforce robust financial processes, controls, and compliance standards
• Lead a talented finance team, cultivating growth, accountability, and future leadership
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver accurate forecasts, budgets, and performance analyses
• Navigate complex financial scenarios with confidence, from audits to change control protocols
• Play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiencies and profitability across diverse business units
• Join a collaborative environment where your leadership will have a lasting impact on organizational success

What you’ll bring

Strong finance leadership experience with expertise in forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and reporting. Comfortable presenting to clients and C-suite executives, building relationships, and translating data into strategic action.

• Leadership experience with a record of mentoring teams, driving results, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Advanced financial acumen, including expertise in budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and performance reporting
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Strategic thinking with demonstrated success in cost control, pricing strategy, and contract compliance
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels

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.