Commercial Finance Manager

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Commercial Finance Manager

to lead strategic sourcing across the UK and Ireland, driving performance, sustainability, and risk mitigation across key service lines. This role offers the opportunity to shape category strategies that deliver commercial impact, collaborate globally, and build strong stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance and responsible sourcing.Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo CareersMain Responsibilities

Act as a key member of the project team within each bid, and the point of contact for solution owners regarding cost detailsOwn the Bid financial modelling of each tender, translate different data sets and sources into the standardised modelsRead Bid documentation and provide reviews of terms vs normal practice, and commercial red linesContribute to tender clarification processes, identifying areas of ambiguity, errors, and conflicting termsAccountable for identifying and ensuring appropriate bid financial analysis, benchmarking summaries and commentary, to support governance and decision-making processesProvide pricing, commercial and financial support to the Business Development TeamCollaborate with operational colleagues and other members of the Commercial department during the mobilisation of successful tenders to ensure that all pricing, commercial and contractual matters are understoodPresent commercial summaries and analysis to the bidding team, finance director and other senior leaders making financial outputs relative to non-finance stakeholdersWork closely with segments’ legal and commercial representatives to understand risks and that the contractual Schedules are appropriate and workable, including payment mechanisms, performance monitoring regimes, and termination compensationCollaborate with other Commercial Managers to ensure that grey areas of responsibility are being effectively coveredThe Ideal Candidate

Experience in analysing and working with incomplete dataExcellent numerical and financial modelling skills (Microsoft Excel)High degree of accuracyUnderstanding of how contracts work with strong commercial awarenessAble to liaise effectively with non-finance colleagues, sharing ideas and informationExperience of collaborative working within a FMCG, FM, Services environment (Ideal)Able to work independently, flexibly and professionally building relationships with key stakeholdersAble to communicate effectively with colleagues and senior managers/directorsExperience of working with budgets and financial targetsPackage Description

Up to £70,000 depending on experience + 15% Bonus + Car allowanceHybrid working - 2 days at the office (Manchester or London)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

20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply ..... full job details .....