Finance Administration Manager

Company: Sodexo
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Overview

Sodexo Cambridge, United Kingdom is hiring a Finance and Administration Manager. This is a full-time role based in Cambridge, CB2 0AA, reporting to senior stakeholders and leading financial, administrative, and HR-related functions across the site.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial reporting, ensuring timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports
  • Oversee payroll processing, labour tracking, and HR administration, ensuring accurate and on-time payments
  • Review and report on P&L, budgets, forecasts; manage accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
  • Maintain financial and administrative trackers (costs, health & safety, training, leave, sickness)
  • Monitor and support department expense tracking to ensure cost control
  • Manage contract accounts and invoicing procedures in line with Sodexo standards
  • Prepare financial data and benchmarking reports for stakeholders
  • Lead and develop the finance and admin team; provide feedback and performance reviews
  • Ensure recruitment documentation and vetting procedures are handled correctly
  • Support audits, maintain governance records, and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Assist with site training matrices and development planning
  • Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism in all documentation and communication

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience in finance, administration, and HR support, ideally within corporate or facilities services
  • Strong understanding of P&L management, payroll systems, and budgeting
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Strong IT and systems knowledge (experience with SAP, Power BI, Right Time, Kronos is a plus)
  • Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement
  • A finance-related qualification (Diploma level or equivalent) is desirable

Why Sodexo

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

Benefits

  • Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform
  • Extensive Employee Assistance Programme, including legal and financial advice
  • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  • Sodexo Discounts Scheme for colleagues and family
  • Pension Plan
  • Learning and development tools and opportunities for career growth
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Enhanced Sodexo UK & Ireland benefits and leave policies

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday experience for everyone. We operate in 55 countries delivering On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026