Manager Business Performance Analysis

In your new role as our Manager Business Performance & Analysis you will report to the Senior Director Business Planning & Analysis serves as a key partner overseeing all Business Performance & Analysis (Financial Planning and Analysis) forecasting processes and special projects in assigned segment(s).  You will oversee business performance and analysis for assigned segment operations and to focus on fostering deep integration with business units provide forwardlooking insights and enhance overall business acumen within the organization.  You will deliver actionable insights and proactive problemsolving support to address complex operational and clientrelated challenges.  As well you will act as a bridge between finance and operations empowering crossfunctional teams with datadriven insights that facilitate informed decisionmaking and agile responses to market changes. 

• Provide fullcycle segment support bridging sales and operations in their assigned segment(s) forecasting budgeting problemsolving variance reporting.  Primary point of contact for operations.
• Collaborate with the commercial finance team to support new business opportunities including partnerships and mergers & acquisitions.  Subject matter expertise on deals feasibility etc.
• Foster deep integration with business units ensuring strong partnerships and alignment across teams
• Support in client retention initiatives collaborating with key representatives to refine business strategies and enhance service delivery

• Provide forwardlooking insights that guide strategic decisionmaking and anticipate future trends.Conduct comprehensive financial analysis raising key insights and preparing presentations to support leadership in evaluating business initiatives and decisions.

• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts ensuring alignment with financial and operational priorities.

• Ensure segment adherence to contract terms and governance identify and implement optimization opportunities to enhance outcomes.
• Proactively monitor financial risks and opportunities make recommendations and implement mitigation strategies.
• Leverage global Sodexo tools AI and other technologies to build a culture of datadriven insights that facilitates informed decisionmaking and agile responses to market changes.

Qualifications :

• Postsecondary education (college or university) in Business Finance or Accounting.  Chartered Public Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset.  A combination of education and experience may be considered
• Proven track record in similar roles for 3 years minimum could be up to 5 years.  Has worked in an operational finance role focusing on relationships with operational partners yielding improvements in financial and operational metrics).  Has experience in business partnerships budgeting analysis and costing.
• A Chartered Public Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset.  Consideration may be given to a proven track record in similar roles (3 years).
• Basic Microsoft Office suite (outlook word PowerPoint)
• Advanced Excel (VBA pivot tables nested formulas)
• Data Analytics:  Coding language; either SQL or Python; single variable regression.
• Project Management understanding the problems solutions and delivering the communication
• Excellent critical thinking and time management skills with the ability to meet established deadlines.
• Strong presentation and influencing skills with a proactive challenger mindset.
• Understanding of various contract structures and the financial implications of business decisions.
• Superior communication skills both verbal and written with a strong ability to form partnerships with Operational teams
• Fluent in English is a requirement (speaking writing reading); Bilingual proficiency (French) may be an asset.

Additional Information :

What Makes Sodexo Different:   

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; its a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An awardwinning employer for Sustainability Diversity & Inclusion Corporate Social Responsibility and much more. View Sodexos latest awards here
• And so much more!     

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin race religion ethnic group age disability gender sexual preference sexual or gender identity status as a veteran or any other federal provincial or local protected class. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members customers clients contractors business partners guests and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals long term care facilities and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

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