Group FP&A

In 1966, in Marseille, Pierre Bellon laid the foundations of what would become Sodexo, guided by a simple yet powerful idea: improving everyday life through services that truly matter. Today, Sodexo is a global leader in Food and Services, supporting people at every moment of life, at work, in schools, hospitals and communities. With 426,000 colleagues across 43 countries, we serve 80 million consumers every day, generating €24.1 billion in revenues. Our growth goes hand in hand with social and environmental responsibility, driven by our purpose: to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. About Sodexo Business Services (SBS) Portugal is no exception Seven years ago, we established Sodexo Business Services (SBS), our shared service center. Here, you will have the opportunity to join various Financial teams such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data, supporting European markets and ensuring business growth. Join Us We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further. FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) – Business Analyst What will you do?
- Supporting forecasting, planning and reporting process across Continental Region
- Key hands to ensure P&L/Balance sheet and a comprehensive set of multi-dimensional analytical analysis are collected on time and correctly in the group reporting system
- Support of different stakeholders including but not limited to Countries CFOs, FP&As peers Business Unit Finance Directors, and Region CFO
- Assist FP&As peers in the preparation of ad hoc reporting & performance analytics
- GP analysis, Price volume, Budget vs Actual reports
- Assist FP&As peers with the preparation of the monthly performance decks and adding first line commentary to enable framing by the Business Unit
- Coordinate with FP&As peers to Ensure delivery of efficient month-end closing reporting through automation and standardization
- Ad hoc/continuous improvement projects including documentation review and update

What you'll need
to succeed?
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
- [2-4] years of experience in Controlling / FP&A, ideally in a multinational environment
- Solid knowledge of P&L and Balance Sheet, and experience in variance analysis (Budget vs Actual, GP, Price/Volume)
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Strong Excel skills; knowledge of SAP and Essbase is a plus
- Team player, able to collaborate with peers and stakeholders and willing to learn from others
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to provide clear first-line commentary
- Organized, with strong prioritization skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
- Continuous learning mindset, positive attitude and motivation to work in a multicultural environment
- Process improvement and automation mindset, with humility to challenge the status quo What we have to offer you?
- Health & Life Insurance;
- Meal allowance paid in Meal Card;
- Additional Days off: extra vacation day, employee’s birthday, volunteering day;
- Opportunity to grow professionally inside the Company;
- Possibility to participate in multicultural projects;
- Several internal activities aiming to promote our team´s wellbeing. Learn more about Sodexo: YouTube
- Sodexo. Diversity & Inclusion Statement Sodexo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. We respect your privacy. Your personal data will be used exclusively for recruitment purposes, processed under GDPR regulations, and treated confidentially. For further details, contact privacy.sbs@sodexo.com.