Finance Manager

Posted 02 Feb 2023

Sodexo

Nottingham (Accounting / Finance)

http://www.sodexo.com


Job Type:permanentDuration:
Category:Accounting / FinanceRecruiter Reference:SDX/TP/390535/102898/LG
URL for Applications:Apply HereSalary:£55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

The Sodexo Justice segment have an exciting new opportunity for a Finance Business Manager to join our talented and hard working team at HMP Lowdham Grange.

As the Finance Business Manager, you will provide financial leadership to the operational team and provide insight driven reporting and support for key contractual commercial decision making. You will also identify efficiencies and profit improvements, support the delivery of segment and regional initiatives and ensure robust control processes are in place.

We are looking for an experienced Finance professional with experience of delivering financial support to a complex business set up and who is a skilled communicator able to build effective relationships with external stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.

Sodexo are responsible for 6 prison sites across the UK and Scotland and HMP Lowdham Grange is our newest prison that we have just added to our portfolio! The prison is currently operated by Serco, and we will be taking over the contract on the 16th February.

Sodexo’s vision for HMP Lowdham Grange is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation. Does this sound like something you’d like to be part of?

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers and Careers in Justice

 

Package Description

£55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Sodexo offers the best range of employee benefits on the market. From discounts that reduce the cost of the weekly shop, to exclusive deals on holidays and keeping active. Our award-winning employee benefits platform offers everything YOU need to make life that little bit better every day.

  • Health and wellbeing incentives
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Reward and Recognition schemes
  • Flexible working considered
  • Volunteering days
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Free parking on site

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Post holders will be subjected to an advanced DBS check, a prison security check (level 2) prior to being employed.

Main Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the Government segment and Sodexo policy and business development by leading and participating in projects, groups and meetings as appropriate.
  • Oversight of core, periodic reporting and analysis – ranging from management accounts to trend analysis, from compliance to statutory reporting.
  • Review process and procedures on an on-going basis and consistently drive continuous improvement and adherence and compliance with new ways of working and systems.
  • Challenge and support the development of efficient and cost effective labour structures and operational reporting within the prison.
  • Work closely with Procurement to maximise input pricing efficiencies without compromising operational service delivery.
  • Action the agreed Business Plans on time and within budget to meet the needs of the business
  • Identify, manage, control and review prison financial and contractual risks to support and develop the management of Sodexo’s risk management framework and process.
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
  • Qualified Accountant
  • Strong reporting and organisation skills.
  • Outstanding track record in influencing decision making within a business and improving performance with substantial positive profit impact.
  • Substantial analytical skills able to understand complex issues and advise and able to prioritise action plans to resolve
  • Strong commercial acumen, willing and able to challenge accepted practices and processes.
  • The ability to combine strategic and analytical perspectives with a pragmatic approach.  Also the ability to keep focus on day-to-day performance whilst simultaneously working towards longer term goals.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SAP, Essbase (Smart View)
  • Experience of working within a large, multi-service FM contract environment
About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.

How to Apply

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