Finance Manager Matosinhos

Finance Manager
Matosinhos
Matosinhos, Porto District, Portugal

Back in 1966, in Marseille, when the world was talking about Start Trek , Sodexo was serving its first customers, initiating our journey in the Quality-of-Life Services leaded by the bold Pierre Bellon.

Since then, we continued our adventure of offering everyday need solutions, improving the life of our users across the globe supported by more than 400 thousand dedicated and brave colleagues, in 64 countries, that lead us to where we are today.

Portugal is no exception and 7 years ago, our shared service center – Sodexo Business Services – SBS, was born! In here, you will have the chance to be part of several Financial teams like Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, Master Data, among others, that support European markets, making sure the business continues to growth.

Are you bold enough to join our crew, with your unique character and ideas, and make us even bigger?

We are waiting for you! And so, your career!

In the meantime, check the opportunity below:

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager role is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing a contract in North America worth approximately $100 million. This multifaceted role includes commercial activities, comprehensive financial reporting, effective savings tracking, managing the change control processes, and maintenance of a detailed risk register.

The Finance Manager collaborates with various teams across the business to ensure financial goals are met and risks are effectively managed, all while upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency.

Purpose

The role will be involved in business analysis, reporting, planning, contractual management, whilst directing the activities of various accounting support functions within the broader business.

The provision of robust processes and financial insight whilst developing key relationships across the geographic locations.

⚙ What will you do?

Commercial :

Support the Operational Team(s) in commercial decision making.

Analyse and identify any financial or commercial trends or insight to optimize decision making and/or improve performance.

Understand contract requirements, key levers and process and when to use them and ensure contract compliance to the commercial/financial terms.

Compliance :

Ensure Sodexo’s Client Reporting Platform (Power
Bi) shows reliable Financial data in compliance with the contract

Ensure proper governance and delegation of authority on all types of spend (IFM,
- IFM, core and discretionary, special & emergency, projects)

Ensure adequate, automated, documentation and speed of execution of change control process, including client budget review whilst ensuring Sodexo financial returns.

Financial :

Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, working closely with operational leads to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Regular updated tracking of full year forecast costs by workstream versus Budget and work with account site teams to drive saving initiatives and change controls.

Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with applicable account standards.

Conduct variance analysis and deliver actionable insights to drive financial performance improvements.

Savings Tracker

Manage a comprehensive savings tracker tool to monitor and report on
- saving initiatives across the portfolio.

Collaborate with operational teams to identify, quantify, and validate savings opportunities in procurement, process, and labor optimization.

Track progress against savings targets, ensuring initiatives are implemented effectively and benefits are realized.

Prepare and share regular savings reports with senior management, highlighting successes, challenges, and recommendations for further action.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement and cost consciousness throughout the organization.

Risk Register Management

Maintain, and continuously update a comprehensive risk register that tracks financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks.

Work with
- functional teams to identify and assess risks, determining likelihood, impact.

Monitor risk mitigation plans, ensuring timely execution and effectiveness in reducing exposure.

Present regular risk updates to leadership, highlighting emerging threats and recommending proactive actions.

What you'll need to succeed? :

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent within a comparable financial role ideally within the services industry

Proven track record in finance (minimum 2 years’ experience)

Commercial exposure to be support and business partner to finance and operations.

Experience of financial modelling

Matrix management experience

Experience of working across geographical boarders and cultures

Excellent communication skills both written and spoken in English

Process oriented

Rigorous and analytical

Hands on
- active approach

Proven ability to work in a collaborative way.

What we have to offer you?

Hybrid working model;

Flexible working hours;

Health & Life Insurance;

Meal allowance paid in Meal Card;

Additional Days off: extra vacation day, employee’s birthday, volunteering day;

Opportunity to grow professionally inside the Company;

Possibility to participate in multicultural projects;

Several internal activities aiming to promote our team´s wellbeing.

We are waiting for you!

Send us your CV to our email Recruitment. SBS. Portugal@sodexo.com with the title of the role on the subject and check all the opportunities on our career website (

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