Senior Manager, Segment Finance - Sodexo : Job Details

Entegra Procurement Services is a fast-growing and dynamic division of Sodexo and part of a global procurement network that manages more than $36 billion in spend for food, services, and supplies, and serves more than 120,000 purchasing sites throughout the United States alone. Entegra Procurement Services is a performance improvement company that specializes in procurement management, culinary services, and data analytics for multi-unit clients in industries including seniors, healthcare, education, government, faith-based, leisure, hotels, and restaurants. We deliver procurement solutions that drive operational effectiveness and innovative products and services.

We are currently searching for a Senior Finance Manager to manage one of Healthcare's largest clients. This role will work from a remote home. The ideal candidate residing near a major airport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, reconciliation, and management of purchase activities for assigned client portfolios, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.
• Review, monitor, conduct monthly analysis and report financial performance to budget/forecast of assigned book of business to various stakeholders.
• Analytical Excellence:
  • Apply advanced analytical skills to perform detailed financial analysis, supporting decision-making and strategic planning.
• Strategic Influence & Automation:
  • Leverage automation tools and technologies to streamline financial processes and reporting, driving efficiency and accuracy.
  • Demonstrate the ability to engage and influence internal and external senior executives, providing financial insights and pushing back when necessary to ensure the best outcomes for the business.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with National Account Executives (NAE), Regional Account Managers, corporate finance, and external clients, ensuring alignment and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Manage directly and indirectly a team through mentorship, training, and support, fostering a leadership style that encourages accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Direct management of Sr. Financial Analyst assigned to the account.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality improvement.
• Deliver exemplary customer service to both internal and external clients, managing conflicting needs and requirements with diplomacy and effectiveness. Represent the organization in client meetings and negotiations, ensuring a professional and results-oriented approach.
• Demonstrate expertise in Excel, with a preference for advanced formulas such as INDEX MATCH, SUMIF, and array formulas, to build complex financial models and reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (MBA preferred), plus 3-5 years relevant work experience.
• Experience and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• GPO experience highly desired.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, modeling) required, and Access database knowledge preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently.
• Ability to take ownership and accountability for assigned book of business. Ensure adherence to stipulated contractual requirements. Solid attention to accuracy and details.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in the face of multiple project demands. Ability to plan and manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Strengths in problem solving, issue resolution, root cause analysis and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with an awareness of proactive methodologies.
• Client-facing experience with a focus on delivering exemplary customer service to both internal and external clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment towards successful establishment of set goals and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal leadership skills and ability to commit, influence, and motivate across the matrix organizational structure.
• Conflict management skills including the ability to work with and resolve conflicting needs and requirements.
• Passion for driving innovation and growth with the ability to generate bold, creative ideas to improve performance and processes.

Learn more about Entegra

At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, access to our employee assistance program, and other discounts.

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.

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Basic Management Experience - 5 years. Basic Functional Experience - 3 years.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 56 countries, Sodexo serves 100 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.