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Finance Manager

AT Sodexo
Sodexo

Finance Manager

West Haven, CT

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Are you a details person? You enjoy analyzing, reviewing data, and uncovering trends that impact the bottom line.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000

Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager located within the Connecticut and Massachusetts area. This individual will partner closely with our Unit Operations Managers to oversee financial matters for our growing portfolio of accounts. This Multi-Unit Controller will provide unit finance support for weekly flash projections, participation in final budget reviews, forecast updates, period close, and ad hoc reporting (daily, weekly and monthly).

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This Finance Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for unit and district finance projections, questions and concerns. Ensures weekly and monthly financial reports are completed as well as monthly analysis of those results and detailed variance explanations are submitted within specific deadlines.

Incentives

Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. The diversity of Sodexo's client services means that your financial career can grow in a variety of directions. Whether you want to support corporate finances or support unit-level financials, you can build your career based on your interests in the varied services Sodexo offers its clients.

What You'll Do

Primary responsibilities of Multi-Unit Controller include:

  • This position will serve as the primary point of contact for unit finance projections, questions and concerns.
  • Responsible for ensuring AR, AP and budgeting are in compliance with Sodexo standards.
  • Prepares and analyzes all financial reports each week for the College
  • Analyzes financial reports for all units within the district in preparation for weekly district call to be held each Wednesday.
  • Supports managers during week-end flash, researching issues, creating solutions and supporting managers through financial systems and processes for accuracy in reporting
  • Provides regular direction to Managers, Chefs and Operations Managers regarding financial standings.
  • Assists and communicates with District Manager each week, consolidating weekly flash variances and providing support in understanding of variances, collaborating to present variance information for weekly regional finance
  • Analyzes month-end reporting for the College and all operations within the district, provide variance explanations and corrective action plans as needed
  • Creates the College annual budget. Supports general managers, admins and controllers within the district for annual budgeting process including preparation of information for budget planning and leading an in-person budget workshop with post-workshop support as general managers finalize the budget.
  • Complete monthly re-forecasting for the College, support and direct general managers at each unit within the district on monthly re-forecasting.
  • Ensure all units have completed weekly reports including Measures, Flash, Forecasting, Labor Pulse reviews and Labor KPI analysis
  • Provide in-person and as-needed training for general managers and unit admins & controllers
  • On boards all new general managers and unit admins/controllers on Sodexo financial systems.
  • Conducts meetings with GM's to review all areas; food and supply cost reductions, labor and OT optimization and generation of retail sales.
  • Holds team accountable for Sodexo-specific tools needed to manage business including Food Management Systems (FMS) The Market Connection programs (TMC) and Operational Metric Dashboards.
  • Initiates and follows up on cost reduction strategies with management team within Providence College and the general managers within the district.
  • Conducts routine audits of inventory and cash handling practices.
  • Conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
  • Support additional products as requested by the district manager

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in finance, accounting or related field

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in finance, accounting or related field

Client-provided location(s): West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Job ID: Sodexo-28481471
Employment Type: Other