Commercial Finance Assistant

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being close to the operation and using financial insight to make a real difference? We’re looking for a confident and hands-on Commercial Finance Assistant to support our Heritage Portfolio Scotland contracts. This is an operationally focused role where you’ll work closely with site teams and Heads of Department, helping to create a strong financial control environment while providing the insight and challenge needed to drive commercial performance. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers Main Responsibilities This role will support the effective financial management of the operation, ensuring purchasing procedures are followed and expenditure is closely monitored against budgets and forecasts. You will oversee key financial processes including purchase orders, invoicing, revenue reconciliation and debt collection, working closely with Sales and operational teams to ensure events are accurately billed, paid and accounted for through E-ProphIT and SAP. You will also support the preparation of monthly accounts, accruals, prepayments and forecasts, providing financial insight to Heads of Department to inform decision-making and maximise the profitability of events and functions. A key part of the role will be identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls, working alongside the Finance Manager to implement improvements across the operation.. Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements The Ideal Candidate

• Good Excel and Variance analysis Skills
• Desirable to have good working knowledge of SAP, Eprophit, Priava or other large similar systems.
• Desirable to have experience of producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts. 4 Desirable to have knowledge of a retail and cash environment.
• Desirable to have knowledge of contract catering.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at senior and junior levels.
• Desirable to be part qualified (ACCA/CIMA) Package Description Competitive Salary 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 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! About The Company At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. 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