Commercial Finance Manager

at  Sodexo

Job Introduction
As a Commercial Finance Manager at Sodexo, you are a strategic thinker and a collaborative partner who thrives on making impactful decisions. In this role, you will be at the heart of our business growth, working closely with our Business Development, Operations, and Commercial teams to craft financial proposals that meet our clients’ needs while driving competitive pricing strategies. You will take the lead in developing financial models and assumptions that integrate operational, commercial, and financial elements to create winning bids and support our continued success.
In this role, you’ll have the chance to play a key part in our business development efforts, influencing decision-making at the highest levels. You’ll collaborate with diverse teams, challenge conventional approaches, and help us deliver market-leading solutions to our clients. If you’re passionate about finance, enjoy problem-solving, and are driven by commercial success, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a global organisation.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and lead financial models and assumptions for bids, ensuring they align with customer requirements and offer competitive pricing.
• Provide pricing, commercial, and financial guidance to the Business Development team to support growth targets.
• Act as a finance and commercial advisor on business development opportunities, championing effective commercial strategies.
• Identify and communicate commercial risks and opportunities during tender processes.
• Collaborate with legal and operational colleagues to ensure all contractual, pricing, and commercial matters are clear and manageable.
• Support negotiations and contract finalisation, ensuring financial and commercial soundness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

What you bring:

• Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in financial analysis and working with incomplete data.
• Strong numerical and financial modelling skills.
• Solid understanding of contracts and commercial awareness.
• Effective communication skills, capable of liaising with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Experience in collaborative working within joint hard and soft FM environments (ideal).
• Ability to work independently, flexibly, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and lead financial models and assumptions for bids, ensuring they align with customer requirements and offer competitive pricing.
• Provide pricing, commercial, and financial guidance to the Business Development team to support growth targets.
• Act as a finance and commercial advisor on business development opportunities, championing effective commercial strategies.
• Identify and communicate commercial risks and opportunities during tender processes.
• Collaborate with legal and operational colleagues to ensure all contractual, pricing, and commercial matters are clear and manageable.
• Support negotiations and contract finalisation, ensuring financial and commercial soundness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the compan