Sodexo
Hospitality
CommercialBusinessPartner
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“Commercial Business Partner at Sodexo. Skills: Commercial business partnering, Financial analysis, 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.
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
Nice to Have
CA or CPA qualifications, High-level analytical skills, Commercial skills, Financial modelling skills, Manage competing priorities, Meet deadlines
What You'll Do.
Support Commercial Manager
Deliver commercial strategy
Deliver financial strategy
Ensure commercial integrity of site accounts
Ensure commercial integrity of processes
Ensure commercial integrity of systems
Build client relationships
Partner with key internal stakeholders
Embed customer-centric culture
Identify opportunities for standardised service offerings
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Analyse site operational performance
Support annual budgets
Support quarterly forecasts
Provide insight and analysis
Ensure robust financial governance
Identify commercial risks
Manage commercial risks
Identify financial 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
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 positive culture
Promote accountable culture
Coach Village Managers
Mentor Village Managers
Coach Heads of Department
Mentor Heads of Department
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 Heads of Department
Communication Scope
Presentation skills; Verbal skills; Written skills
Process & Methodology
Continuous improvement projects, Mobilisations
Full Job Description
Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands in Australia. Our hospitality all-rounders play a key role in keeping our sites functioning and well-maintained for village residents' safety, comfort, and well-being. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. Commercial Business Partner Sodexo is seeking an experienced Commercial Business Partner to join our professional and passionate team on a permanent, full-time basis, based in our Perth Support Centre. Job Description The Commercial Business Partner supports the Commercial Manager in delivering commercial and financial strategy, policy, and standards, and is accountable for the commercial integrity of site accounts, processes, and systems. You will build strong client relationships and partner with key internal stakeholders to embed a customer‑centric culture, while identifying opportunities for standardised service offerings and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Financial * Analyse site operational performance to drive profitability and efficiency. * Support preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, providing insight and analysis. * Ensure robust financial governance across billing, cash, labour, stock, and asset management. * Identify and manage commercial and financial risks, recommending mitigation strategies. * Participate in national commercial initiatives, mobilisations, and continuous improvement projects. * Assist with debtor management and credit risk related to billing activity. Commercial * Support Business Development through bid model review for new tenders and contract retentions. * Prepare pricing and contract variations for existing and new business. * Develop approval memos for CEO, CFO, and Finance leadership. * Prepare business cases and CAPEX submissions. * Develop and deliver Profit Improvement Plans. * Undertake retail analysis, pr
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