Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting Business Performance & Analysis (70314307)

Job Description

In your new role at Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting Business Performance and Analysis, you will serve as a key partner overseeing all Business Performance & Analysis for up to 2 segments (Financial Planning and Analysis), forecasting processes, and special projects in the assigned segment(s). You will focus on fostering deep integration with business units, provides forward-looking insights and enhances overall business acumen within the organization. You will also deliver actionable insights and proactive problem-solving support to address broad complex operational and client-related challenges. This role 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. You will also support in building a strong, collaborative team that is equipped to meet the organization’s evolving needs.

Business Integration & Support

• 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

Business Performance and Analysis

• 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.

BP&A Team Management & Ad Hoc Management

• Provide oversight and lead a strong financial analyst team, promote collaboration, professional development, and a culture of high performance ensuring shared accountability for performance delivery and compliance with internal governance.

• Elevate business acumen for both finance and non-finance professionals, focus on enhancing understanding of key financial principles, metrics, and their implications on business decisions.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Fluent in English required: speaking, writing, reading; Bilingual proficiency (French) is required
• Post-secondary education (college or university) in Business, Finance, or Accounting. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Proven track record in similar roles for 5 years minimum, having 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.
• Minimum 2 year experience leading diverse teams in dynamic, high-performance environments.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required. Consideration may be given to a proven track record in similar roles (3+ years).
• Advanced financial modeling and performance management
• Enterprise analytics and reporting tools (Power BI, AI-enabled analytics, ERP systems)
• Forecasting and scenario planning
• Data visualization and operational reporting
• Transformation and change management
• Financial governance and operational controls
• 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

Additional Information

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

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