Manager, Business Performance & Financial Analysis
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- Etobicoke, ON
- $90,000-120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Planning & Analysis, serves as a key partner overseeing all Business Performance & Analysis (Financial Planning and Analysis), forecasting processes, and special projects in assigned segment(s).
- Oversee business performance and analysis for assigned segment operations, and to focus on fostering deep integration with business units, provide forward-looking insights, and enhance overall business acumen within the organization.
- Deliver actionable insights and proactive problem-solving support to address complex operational and client-related challenges.
- Act as a bridge between finance and operations, empowering cross-functional
- Provide full-cycle segment support, bridging sales and operations in their assigned segment(s) – forecasting, budgeting, problem-solving, variance reporting. Primary point of contact for operations.
- Collaborate with the commercial finance team to support new business opportunities, including partnerships and mergers & acquisitions. Subject matter expertise on deals – feasibility, etc.
- Foster deep integration with business units, ensuring strong partnerships and alignment across teams
- Support in client retention initiatives, collaborating with key representatives to refine business strategies and enhance service delivery
- Provide forward-looking insights that guide strategic decision-making and anticipate future trends.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, raising key insights and preparing presentations to support leadership in evaluating business initiatives and decisions.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts, ensuring alignment with financial and operational priorities.
- Ensure segment adherence to contract terms and governance, identify and implement optimization opportunities to enhance outcomes.
- Proactively monitor financial risks and opportunities, make recommendations, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Leverage global Sodexo tools, AI, and other technologies to build a culture of data-driven insights that facilitates informed decision-making and agile responses to market changes.
- Other duties as assigned
- Post-secondary education (college or university) in Business, Finance, or Accounting. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is an asset. A combination of education and experience may be considered
- Proven track record in similar roles for 3 years minimum – could be up to 5 years. Has worked in an operational finance role focusing on relationships with operational partners yielding improvements in financial and operational metrics). Has experience in business partnerships, budgeting, analysis, and costing.
- A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is an asset. Consideration may be given to a proven track record in similar roles (3+ years).
- Basic Microsoft Office suite (outlook, word, PowerPoint)
- Advanced Excel (VBA, pivot tables, nested formulas)
- Data Analytics: Coding language; either SQL or Python; single variable regression.
- Project Management – understanding the problems, solutions, and delivering the communication
- Excellent critical thinking and time management skills, with the ability to meet established deadlines.
- Strong presentation and influencing skills, with a proactive, challenger mindset.
- Understanding of various contract structures and the financial implications of business decisions.
- Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong ability to form partnerships with Operational teams
- Fluent in English is a very strong asset (speaking, writing, reading); Bilingual proficiency (French) may be required.
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
- Training and development programs
- Countless opportunities for growth
- Corporate responsibility & sustainability
- 2021 Canada’s Best Diversity Employer
- 2021 Canada’s Greenest Employers
- 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index featured company
- Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Program company – Gold Level
- And so much more!
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