Sodexo
Hospitality
CommercialBusinessPartner
“Commercial Business Partner at Sodexo. Skills: Commercial Business Partnering, Financial Analysis, Contract Management. Support Commercial Manager in delivering commercial strategy. Support Commercial Manager in delivering financial strategy”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Commercial skills; Financial modelling skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Accounting, or related discipline, 5–8 years’ experience in a similar commercial or finance role, Experience in contract negotiation and administration, Australian Standard contracts experience
Nice to Have
CA or CPA qualifications are desirable, High-level analytical skills, High-level commercial skills, High-level financial modelling skills, Proven ability to manage competing priorities, Proven ability to meet deadlines
What You'll Do.
Support Commercial Manager in delivering commercial strategy
Support Commercial Manager in delivering financial strategy
Support Commercial Manager in delivering policy
Support Commercial Manager in delivering 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 insight
Provide budget analysis
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 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
Coach Heads of Department on commercial matters
Coach 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; Coach Heads of Department
Communication Scope
Presentation skills; Verbal skills; Written skills
Process & Methodology
Continuous improvement projects
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