Sodexo
Financial Services
CommercialBusinessPartner
“Commercial Business Partner at Sodexo. Skills: Commercial strategy, Financial strategy, Financial modelling, Contract management. Support Commercial Manager. Deliver commercial strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive profitability; Drive efficiency; Ensure commercial integrity; Improve reporting processes; Improve management reporting quality
Industry & Context.
Risk identification; Risk management; Mitigation strategies; Profit Improvement Plans; Continuous improvement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5–8 years’ experience in commercial or finance role, Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Accounting, or related discipline, experience in contract negotiation and administration, High-level analytical skills, High-level commercial skills, High-level financial modelling skills, Proven ability to manage competing priorities, Proven ability to meet deadlines, Excellent written skills, Excellent verbal skills, Excellent presentation skills
Nice to Have
CA qualifications are desirable, CPA qualifications are desirable, Australian Standard contracts experience
What You'll Do.
Support Commercial Manager
Deliver commercial strategy
Deliver financial strategy
Deliver commercial policy
Deliver financial policy
Deliver commercial standards
Deliver financial standards
Ensure commercial integrity of site accounts
Ensure commercial integrity of site processes
Ensure commercial integrity of site systems
Build client relationships
Partner with key internal stakeholders
Identify opportunities for standardised service offerings
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Analyse site operational performance
Support preparation of annual budgets
Support preparation of quarterly forecasts
Provide budget insight
Provide forecast analysis
Ensure robust financial governance across billing
Ensure robust financial governance across cash
Ensure robust financial governance across labour
Ensure robust financial governance across stock
Ensure robust financial governance across asset management
Identify commercial risks
Identify financial risks
Manage commercial risks
Manage financial risks
Recommend mitigation strategies
Participate in national commercial initiatives
Participate in mobilisations
Participate in continuous improvement projects
Assist with debtor management
Assist with credit risk related to billing activity
Support Business Development through bid model review
Review bid models for new tenders
Review bid models for contract retentions
Prepare pricing for existing business
Prepare pricing for new business
Prepare contract variations for existing business
Prepare contract variations for new business
Develop approval memos for CEO
Develop approval memos for CFO
Develop approval memos for Finance leadership
Prepare business cases
Prepare CAPEX submissions
Develop Profit Improvement Plans
Deliver Profit Improvement Plans
Undertake retail analysis
Undertake price escalations
Undertake contract rate reviews
Act as principal liaison for contract interpretation
Ensure site compliance with business controls
Ensure site compliance with systems
Ensure site compliance with contractual requirements
Ensure subcontractor compliance with business controls
Ensure subcontractor compliance with systems
Ensure subcontractor compliance with contractual requirements
Drive improvements to site financial processes
Promote a positive culture
Promote an accountable culture
Coach Village Managers on commercial matters
Coach Village Managers on financial matters
Mentor Village Managers on commercial matters
Mentor Village Managers on financial matters
Coach Heads of Department on commercial matters
Coach Heads of Department on financial matters
Mentor Heads of Department on commercial matters
Mentor Heads of Department on financial matters
Conduct periodic site visits
Conduct contract compliance reviews
Support month-end close
Support reporting within required timeframes
Continuously improve reporting processes
Continuously improve management reporting quality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with key internal stakeholders; Coach Village Managers; Mentor Village Managers; Coach Heads of Department; Mentor Heads of Department
Communication Scope
Written skills; Verbal skills; Presentation skills; Approval memos; Business cases
Process & Methodology
Mobilisations, Continuous improvement projects
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