Group FP&A - Business Analyst

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.

Group FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) – Business Analyst

⚙What will you do?

• Develop, maintain, and enhance advanced, dynamic Excel-based reporting templates and
• financial models to support the entire FP&A reporting cycle
• Ensure data integrity by performing controls and reconciliations across multiple Group
• Systems, delivering accurate and reliable financial information to key stakeholders,
• including the Sodexo Leadership Team and Board of Directors
• Conduct insightful financial and business performance analysis, respond to ad-hoc
• requests, and contribute to key department deliverables throughout the reporting cycle
• Provide support and guidance to the organization (be a key point of contact for Regions,
• Countries, Clusters, and/or Functions) on financial, technical, and process-related inquiries
• related to financial reporting
• Support system enhancements by designing, testing, and implementing improvements in
• collaboration with Group Controlling and the Group finance community
• Support the implementation and updates of Group performance indicators and reporting
• requirements, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.

🤙 What you'll need to succeed?

• Solid educational background (Master’s degree) in Finance, Analytics and Data Reporting.
• 3-10 years’ experience, preferably in FP&A.
• Strong aptitude and interest in financial systems, reporting and modelling: creating complex reports, reconciliations, new reporting models, and automation.
• Proficiency in financial statement analysis and interpretation of complex financial data into actionalble insights
• Ability to sustain high accuracy and attention to detail with problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced skills in Excel. Experience with Essbase, HFM, Tagetik and Power BI is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to drive initiatives and collaborate across teams.
• Rigor, reliability, and consistency in your work.
• Highly self-motivated, with strong time management skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, manage ad-hoc requests, and tackle complex challenges under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work diligently and effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Clear and concise communication skills in a highly multicultural environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and a critical thinker, with humble confidence to ask questions when needed.
• Fluency in English required.

🎉 What we have to offer you?

• Hybrid working model;
• Flexible working hours;
• 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.

📩 Apply now! Send your CV to [email protected] with the job title in the subject line. Explore all our career opportunities here: Sodexo Careers .

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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.

🔒 Data Privacy:

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 [email protected].