Director 2, Segment Finance - Mobilization

Sodexo

5d•Remote

About The Position

Sodexo's Healthcare Segment is seeking a Director of Finance for Mobilization to develop, drive, and execute its business strategy by providing financial support, influence, and leadership in the areas of control, planning, financial analysis, project management, training, risk mitigation, contract mobilization, contract management, and accounting. This position is fully remote, and candidate can be based anywhere in the United States close to a major airport and requires 25% to 50% travel. Sodexo offers a range of services to healthcare facilities, including food, nutrition, environmental, facilities management, healthcare technology management, retail, and patient experience services. Employees at our healthcare sites play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and well-being.

Requirements

Relationship builder both internally and externally, with ability to influence and negotiate externally.
Significant financial exposure impacting key P&L and Balance sheet lines, the experience to be a business partner to operations - gravitas and experience to challenge, for example Project costing, pricing, and accounting.
Process orientation and implementation experience. Experience in project managing multiple projects simultaneously is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple key projects for the segment including project updates, setting and driving milestone achievements in partnership with various stakeholders, and communicating results to multiple levels within the organization.
Knowledge of key contract terms & conditions. Prior experience mobilizing new contracts and supporting operational teams with start-up training.
Hands on pro-active approach with an ability to work well autonomously.
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work in a collaborative way with business partners, key employees, top management, and client groups.
Presentation skills, ability to interact at any level of the organization.
Strong computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.).
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience – 7 yearsMinimum Functional Experience – 7 years

Responsibilities

Provide financial leadership and support for new business development and client retention activities in alignment with Segment processes.
Actively lead or support all financial aspects of new business mobilizations, including proforma analysis, budgeting, forecasting and set-up of financial protocols.
Gather financial data and analysis to guide financial decisions.
Support operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of fully executed contract documents.
Remain actively engaged with retained and new business operations to ensure financial solutions are executed properly and to identify risks requiring corrective action.
Support client retention efforts through financial analysis, insights, and proactive risk identification.
Actively support the due diligence process as the main financial liaison within the Segment, including client financial crosswalks bridging existing business model to new business model.
Actively engage in the client’s “web of influence,” partnering directly with clients or through operations and unit finance teams.
Ensure finance is involved early in discussions that could impact client satisfaction and retention.
Interface with clients as needed to provide financial insights, support client business reviews, and participate in client discussions related to new agreements.
Provide financial assistance in developing client budgets.