Senior Financial Controller

If you thrive on delivering accuracy, transparency, and control in financial processes while driving change and innovation, we want to hear from you. What you'll do:

• To ensure the accuracy of the financial statements in their scope, by ensuring adherence to accounting standards, ownership of balance sheet reporting including timely and robust reconciliations; supervising and controlling the financial reporting process
• To support both the segment and regional finance teams ensuring governance, financial controls and compliance procedures are in place and adhered to across UK & ROI financial statements
• To drive process improvements and to assist in the mentor and support of UK-based R2R support and the SBS Europe team promoting high quality service delivery
• To own the consolidation of the segment forecasting and budgeting process, including reporting outputs for submission to region segment, finance and global segment
• To prepare statutory accounts to draft stage for limited companies within the FC scope
• To lead and be responsible for certain ad hoc finance/control related projects, as necessary
• Deputise for Segment Finance Director as necessary
  
  We're looking for a qualified accountant with 5+ years of post-qualification experience to step into the role of Senior Financial Controller in our Government segment. This is a pivotal position in our Finance Centre of Excellence, where you'll take ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting while playing a key role in stakeholder management and influencing strategic decisions.
In this hybrid role based in London or Salford, with 2-3 days in the office, you'll collaborate with teams across the UK, ROI, and Europe. You'll need exceptional communication, presentation, and analytical skills, as well as the confidence to deputize for the Finance Director when needed.,
• Qualified Accountant (ACCA / ACA preferred); circa 5-10 years PQE
• A strong technical grounding and first-class forecasting and budgeting credentials
• Outstanding communicator with the ability to distil complexity to most senior levels
• Good team player with the ability to influence others and portray sense of direction, leadership and commitment to people at all levels
• Excellent stakeholder management skills - managing varied stakeholders across diverse functions
• Strong decision maker, with excellent time management skills and ability to manage conflicting demands
• Analytical and commercial skills
• Highest levels of personal integrity
• Strong evidence of resilience, energy and drive
• An innovator who is able to lead and manage change
• Ability to work under pressure; think clearly and act decisively
  
  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
• 20% Performance Bonus
• £1,300 Flexible Benefit Fund
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert!, Salary Competitive salary + Bonus + Flexible Benefit fund