Finance Business Partner

1 month ago


Melbourne, Australia Sodexo Full time

We are now recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to support our key global manufacturing client. Based in Melbourne this role will manage the end to end financial and commercial activities of the client’s contract.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will partner Operations and other SMEs by providing them with analytical support through timely variance analysis and dynamic reporting to ensure they are equipped to make informed decisions. You will be hands on working with the business to seek growth opportunities, achieve savings targets and play a key role in the decision-making process.

Along with completing standard month end accounting tasks & reporting, you will lead monthly financial review meetings both internally and directly with the client. Strong communication skills are critical to the success of this role.

This is a true business partner role; you will have flexibility and understand the dynamics of your business and be able to change direction as and when needed.

Accountabilities:

- Contract Management
- Ensure the commercial schedules and scope of works in the contract are being adhered to. Produce, present and execute contract variations and change requests.
- Support the identification, delivery and tracking of improvement initiatives (including savings) and drive the business strategy.
- Be a valued business partner for non-finance stakeholders providing valuable insights to the business to support decision making.
- Complete regular Contract Management reviews of the various service streams to identify opportunities.
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Lead, coordinate and present the annual budget and quarterly forecast cycles with the local stakeholders whilst liaising with the APAC region team.
- Deliver month end financial reporting and analytics to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare and present KPI and performance reports.
- Develop dashboards and various ad-hoc analysis upon request.
- Ensure all stakeholders (Operations, Commercial, Procurement, etc.) are aware of all financial targets, risks and opportunities.
- Accounting
- Produce, review, analyse and propose journals required to obtain accurate and timely monthly profit and loss statements for the account. Present the monthly financial performance to the CFO, Regional Finance Director and other key stakeholders.
- Liaise with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments and be able to resolve any issues that may arise.
- Assist operations with the coding and allocation of sub-contractor invoices.
- Review compliance of workorder and invoice tracking in the IFM system and design invoice tracking tools for operations to ensure the accuracy of reported vendor costs.
- Assist operations with vendor cost audits to drive full compliance to supplier pricing agreements.
- Design invoicing solutions and create sustainable monitoring tools (including accruals and provisions).
- Other month and post month-end tasks and reporting.
- Manage the monthly invoicing process.

To be successful you will possess:

- CPA/CA Qualified
- Advanced Excel; financial modelling capability
- High attention to detail
- Demonstrated success in a BP capacity managing multiple relationships
- Outstanding written and verbal skills
- Flexible and adaptable partnering with internal stakeholders
- Provide strategic financial support and analysis to enhance overall business performance.

To be considered you must be:

- Australian Citizenship, or full Australian working rights
- Able to undergo a pre-employment medical, including a police check

Why choose Sodexo?

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.

We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program

How to apply?



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