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. 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 processTo 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 statementsTo 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 deliveryTo own the consolidation of the segment forecasting and budgeting process, including reporting outputs for submission to region segment, finance and global segmentTo prepare statutory accounts to draft stage for limited companies within the FC scopeTo lead and be responsible for certain ad hoc finance/control related projects, as necessaryDeputise for Segment Finance Director as necessaryFor a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job descriptionWhat you bring:Qualified Accountant (ACCA / ACA preferred); circa 5-10 years PQEA strong technical grounding and first-class forecasting and budgeting credentialsOutstanding communicator with the ability to distil complexity to most senior levelsGood team player with the ability to influence others and portray sense of direction, leadership and commitment to people at all levelsExcellent stakeholder management skills – managing varied stakeholders across diverse functionsStrong decision maker, with excellent time management skills and ability to manage conflicting demandsAnalytical and commercial skillsHighest levels of personal integrityStrong evidence of resilience, energy and driveAn innovator who is able to lead and manage changeAbility to work under pressure; think clearly and act decisivelyWhat we offer: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 environmentCompetitive compensation20% PerformanceBonus£1,300 Flexible Benefit FundAccess to ongoing training and development programsCountless opportunities to grow within the companyFor 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!We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
