Manager, Finance Business Performance

**Company Description** Grow your career with a company that shares your passion** Sodexo has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next **Manager, Finance Business Performance & Analysis** for our University segment. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Burlington office. This role will require you to be fluently bilingual French/English.

Sodexo offers a competitive salary range $83,000.00 - $95,000.00 and a lucrative commission plan. We also offer Extended Benefits (Medical, Dental, Optical, Prescription Drug Plan) from day one of your new role. We also offer paid vacation and so much more

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

In your new role as our Manager, Finance Business Performance & Analysis, you will report to the Senior Director, Business Planning & Analysis, serves as a key partner overseeing all Business Performance & Analysis (Financial Planning and Analysis), forecasting processes, and special projects in assigned segment(s). You will oversee business performance and analysis for assigned segment operations, and to focus on fostering deep integration with business units, provide forward-looking insights, and enhance overall business acumen within the organization. You will deliver actionable insights and proactive problem-solving support to address complex operational and client-related challenges. As well, you will act as a bridge between finance and operations, empowering cross-functional teams with data-driven insights that facilitate informed decision-making and agile responses to market changes.
- ** Provide full-cycle segment support**, bridging sales and operations in their assigned segment(s) - forecasting, budgeting, problem-solving, variance reporting. Primary point of contact for operations.
- ** Collaborate with the commercial finance team** to support new business opportunities, including partnerships and mergers & acquisitions. Subject matter expertise on deals - feasibility, etc.
- ** Foster deep integration with business units,** ensuring strong partnerships and alignment across teams
- ** Support in client retention initiatives**, collaborating with key representatives to refine business strategies and enhance service delivery
- ** Provide forward-looking insights** that guide strategic decision-making and anticipate future trends.**Conduct comprehensive financial analysis**, raising key insights and preparing presentations to support leadership in evaluating business initiatives and decisions.
- ** Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts**, ensuring alignment with financial and operational priorities.
- ** Ensure segment adherence to contract terms and governance**, identify and implement optimization opportunities to enhance outcomes.
- ** Proactively monitor financial risks and opportunities**, make recommendations, and implement mitigation strategies.
- ** Leverage global Sodexo tools, AI, and other technologies** to build a culture of data-driven insights that facilitates informed decision-making and agile responses to market changes.

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education (college or university) in Business, Finance, or Accounting. Chartered Professioal Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset. A combination of education and experience may be considered
- Proven track record in similar roles for 3 years minimum - could be up to 5 years. Has worked in an operational finance role focusing on relationships with operational partners yielding improvements in financial and operational metrics). Has experience in business partnerships, budgeting, analysis, and costing.
- A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset. Consideration may be given to a proven track record in similar roles (3+ years).
- Basic Microsoft Office suite (outlook, word, PowerPoint)
- Advanced Excel (VBA, pivot tables, nested formulas)
- Data Analytics: Coding language; either SQL or Python; single variable regression.
- Project Management - understanding the problems, solutions, and delivering the communication
- Excellent critical thinking and time management skills, with the ability to meet established deadlines.
- Strong presentation and influencing skills, with a proactive, challenger mindset.
- Understanding of various contract structures and the financial implications of business decisions.
- Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong ability to form partnerships with Operational teams
- Fluent in English is a requirement (speaking, writing, reading); Bilingual proficiency (French) is a requirement.

**Additional Information** What Makes Sodexo Different**:
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