Senior Director of Client Finance

Role Description

Sodexo has an exciting new opening for a Senior Director of Client Finance for our Corporate Services segment. As the Senior Director of Client Finance, you will own the financial performance and decision support for a complex, $350M+ portfolio of client accounts within the segment. You will lead a team of finance business partners, influence mission-critical priorities with SVP/VP leaders, and elevate the way the organization plans, forecasts, tells the financial story, and manages risk—so the business can grow profitably and execute with rigor. Your leadership will elevate how we serve clients through stronger forecasting, sharper analytics, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This is a remote position with travel expected at 30-40%. The successful candidate will ideally reside in New York or New Jersey.

• Lead portfolio financial performance by preparing, managing and delivering the annual plan, forecast, and all financial presentations for both Sodexo and the Client.
• Provide management with insights into drivers of revenue, gross margin, profitability, performance, and expenses, as well as risks and opportunities.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to segment leadership by advising SVP/VP leaders on new business and renewal strategy—pricing, commercial structure, and financial implications—while constructively challenging assumptions to protect value.
• Translate complex financial information into crisp recommendations that increase decision speed and confidence for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance team for the portfolio of accounts.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement projects.
• Direct, lead, all audit processes, including implementation plans from internal and external audits.
• Identify best practices, continually enhancing efficiencies, and improving quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years’ experience in leading broad finance teams.
• Strong ability to present and influence.
• The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization’s strategy.
• Experience working with knowledge assets, process improvement, process redesign, issue resolution and knowledge migration.
• Strong organization, time management skills and problem-solving skills.
• Good leadership skills to train, guide, and mentor employees.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Management Experience - 10 years.
• Minimum Functional Experience - 10 years in accounting or finance.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.