BID - Finance (Asst. Manager)

Sodexo promotes an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds."

Who we are

At Sodexo, we offer 100+ service solutions across diverse sectors corporates, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and remote environments. From food & catering to facilities management and energy services, we enhance the quality of life for those we serve. Our inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment empowers employees to thrive and make a meaningful impact. With a strong foundation in our values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress, working at Sodexo is more than just a job its a chance to be part of something bigger.

Join us and act with purpose every day!

Role Description:

This role focuses on financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting, providing crucial insights and support to leadership while managing P&L, invoicing, and contract compliance to optimize financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build relationships and work with regional heads to analyze the financials and get the required data to enable the segment head for decision making
• Informally leading to the regional finance controller and providing them support in case of requirement
• Support with various financial role – timely invoicing, P&L validation (Rate revision and new development) & governance
• Liaison with Legal teams for Follow ups for Expired Contract,
• Managing the requirement from region as well as country level for various financial inputs
• Analyze profitability of sites (Low Margin and Loss making sites), tracking and explaining variance on Budget and Forecast
• Undertaking Annual Budget activity and quarterly forecast activities
• Validation for Rate Revision and New P&L and timely approval from country president and CFO
• Preparing presentation for regional review and supporting and arranging for Monthly Finance review
• Financial Modeling, planning and analysis
• Preparation of P&L statement (profit and loss and cash flow, balance sheet from scratch)
• Key pricing models and commercial terms for new and existing clients
• Develop and continually improve budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecasts.
• Tracking Food cost, Inventory level, RR reporting, DA/MW impact, Labour productivity etc. Tracking the progress on various GP initiatives – I-Promise, Waste-watch, DRIVE etc
• To take part in Audits and work on the Conners.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance
• At least 2 years of experience in Same industry or 3-4 years of experience in FP&A outside industry
• Business Know-How – Understanding the financial impact of business; healthcare terminologies, Retail cash business flow
• Financial Acumen - Understanding of Financial Parameters and impact on Business
• Analyze the business basis changing trends and able to understand the financial impact
• Basic Understanding of Labour law (DA/MW), GST and facilities management business
• Understand the requirement coming from Reporting manager or APAC regional team and provide with timely and accurate replies

Why SODEXO:

• Healthy Work-Life Balance

• Leadership Development

• Global Career Opportunities

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Inclusive Culture

• Competitive Compensation

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits