Senior Director, Finance - FP&A & Controllership

Senior Finance leader reporting to the CFO, overseeing FP&A, controllership, reporting, internal controls, and process excellence. Leads high-performing teams, driving financial discipline, actionable insights, accountability, and business performance.

Transformational Finance leader with deep FP&A and controllership expertise. Drives continuous improvement, modernizes processes, strengthens strategic partnerships, and builds scalable, high-performing finance organizations aligned to growth.

About the job

Step into a senior finance leadership role where your expertise will drive critical financial operations, reporting, and strategic decision-making across diverse service lines. You'll manage complex processes from budgeting and forecasting to contract implementation, working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.

Pay Range: $156230 - $242550

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What's in it for you

Provides leadership across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, commercial finance, controllership, reporting, governance, analytics, and finance transformation to improve performance, scalability, operational excellence, and growth.

• Lead the execution of contract updates and ensure accurate financial reconciliation and reporting
• Support timely management of accounts receivable and payable to optimize cash flow
• Oversee weekly and monthly close cycles, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Drive the development of budgets and forecasts that align with organizational goals
• Partner in internal audit processes to maintain strong financial controls and compliance
• Champion the implementation and optimization of financial systems and automation tools
• Monitor contractual risks and rewards to guide strategic financial decisions

What you'll bring

Lead FP&A, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and performance management. Partner with executives to drive strategy, profitability, and resource allocation while enhancing analytics, automation, financial discipline, and decision-making.

Lead controllership, reporting, compliance, and financial controls while driving finance transformation, process improvement, automation, and scalable operations. Partner across functions to strengthen governance, efficiency, and business growth.

• Skillset to analyze diverse financial data to support strategic decision-making and align with broader finance strategies
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence in client- facing interactions and representing the organization externally
• Deep understanding of various contract structures and their financial impacts, enabling effective management of complex agreements
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Creative problem-solving mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and navigate organizational dynamics effectively

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 10 years
• Related Experience: 10 years

What we offer

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.

Who we are

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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.