Commercial Finance Manager

Sodexo is the 18th largest employer in the world, with some 420,000 employees working across 80 countries globally. In the UK and Ireland, we have 34,000 employees providing integrated services across some 2,300 client sites, including corporate offices, hospitals, schools, universities, prisons, military garrisons, sports stadia and visitor attractions.

We are now looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our team with the Defence and Government Services business, to provide direction, management and leadership in all commercial and financial areas within a defined contract. This autonomous role involves working on a contract with Defence sites across London, including some prestigious locations. You will be involved in business analysis, reporting, accounting, planning, control and risk management, whilst directing the activities of various accounting support functions within the broader business.

Package description

From £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience + car allowance + 20% bonus + benefits.

Main responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director and the Contract Director and their senior teams in commercial decision making and mitigating risks.


• Develop and manage robust budgeting and forecasting processes across the region.


• Assist the Contract Director and Finance Director to manage the annual budget process for the division and support the operational teams with relevant training.

• Actively support the Contract Director in client negotiations and proposals for new and existing contract amendments.


• Maintain full financial control and stability of the contracts, ensuring budgets and forecasts are prepared accurately


• Deliver a strong management review and control process with senior stakeholders, engaging functional specialists as required.


• Analyse and identify any financial or commercial trends or insight in order to improve performance.


• Provide commercial and financial modeling support to assist commercial bid teams and or clients


• Prepare financial data for Sodexo reports and financial review meetings as well as Client reviews


• Gain operational buy-in and compliance to drive performance improvement


• Work closely with other Commercial Finance Managers to ensure issues are dealt with systematically and to share and develop best practice.

Ideal candidate About the company

Sodexo is a global business operating in 80 countries and ranked as the 18th largest employer in the world. We deliver a diverse range of onsite services to our clients ranging from construction, food services and reception through to security and ground maintenance in offices, schools, hospitals, prisons, military basis, oil rigs and hospitality events. We have an unrivalled reputation for building long lasting partnerships with our clients, enabling them to focus on their core business whilst improving the quality of life for their customers.

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do and we understand that the best people can only be recruited and retained through encouragement, investment and support therefore we value the contribution our employees make to the business and continuously celebrate their achievements. We have a passionate commitment to diversity and inclusion and believe each team member has something unique to offer. By embracing this diversity, we enhance our business, strengthen our offer and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels able to fully contribute.