Regional Commercial Finance Manager - South of England

We are now looking for a Regional Commercial Finance Manager to play a pivotal role across a 30m+ multi-site portfolio in the South. This is a high-impact position where commercial insight, financial rigour, and operational partnership combine to drive performance. The Opportunity This is not a traditional finance role. You will act as a partner to operational leaders, shaping commercial outcomes, strengthening financial control, and embedding a performance-driven culture across multiple high-profile venues. Working closely with the Account Director and Finance Business Partner, you will lead financial operations across the region - ensuring robust controls, high-quality reporting, and improved profitability across all contracts. Key Responsibilities Commercial Performance & Insight

• Deliver insight-led, commercially focused reporting to support strategic decision-making
• Drive profitability through revenue analysis, cost control, and margin optimisation
• Provide clear, valuable financial insights into contract performance and key drivers
Financial Control & Reporting
• Produce accurate and timely management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
• Build and maintain a robust financial control environment across all contracts
• Ensure consistency, integrity, and depth in financial reporting and analysis
Partnering & Stakeholder Influence
• Act as a key finance lead for site operations, building strong relationships with clients and department heads
• Influence decision-making to ensure commercial value and financial discipline
• Support client reporting and financial engagement across all sites
Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, coach, and engage site-based finance teams (including indirect teams)
• Embed a commercial mindset across operational teams
• Foster collaboration between finance and on-site departments
Process, Systems & Continuous Improvement
• Drive efficiency in financial processes across the region
• Support adoption of technology and reporting tools to enhance performance
• Lead or support mobilisation and demobilisation of contracts
  
  Qualified Accountant (or working towards qualification)
• Strong experience in management accounts, financial reporting, and commercial finance
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of SAP, Essbase, or equivalent systems desirable
• Proven track record in financial controls, forecasting, and continuous improvement
• Experience in high-volume hospitality, retail, or catering environments (desirable)
• Strong understanding of contract management and multi-site operations
Personal Attributes
• Commercially minded, analytical, and results-driven
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Strong leadership capability with a focus on team development and engagement, If you're a commercially driven finance professional who thrives on partnering with operations, influencing outcomes, and driving performance at scale-this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
  
  South Region (Millwall FC, Fulham FC, Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Kent CCC) Competitive salary + performance bonus + 1,300 flexible benefits fund
Full-time | 40 hours | Monday-Friday (with regular site travel) About Sodexo Live! At Sodexo Live!, we create more than events - we deliver unforgettable experiences. From Premier League football to international cricket and world-class entertainment, we partner with some of the UK's most iconic venues., Working with Sodexo means being part of something bigger. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and high-profile environment, while benefiting from:
• Performance bonus and flexible benefits fund ( 1,300)
• Access to wellbeing support, virtual GP, and employee assistance programmes
• Industry-leading discounts and financial wellbeing tools
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
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