Global Head, Client Finance

Sodexo • Albany, NY • 3h ago

Role Overview

Are you ready to take on a high-visibility, high-impact leadership role at the heart of global client strategy?

Sodexo is seeking an exceptional Global Head, Client Finance to lead the financial and commercial performance of one of our most strategic global client accounts. This is not a traditional finance role-this is an opportunity to influence strategy, shape partnerships, and drive real business transformation across a complex, multi-region environment.

What You'll Do

Commercial & Strategic Leadership

Serve as a highly client-facing partner, demonstrating executive presence while proactively managing client relationships, stewarding financial investments, and delivering solutions that support business objectives.

Lead the global commercial and financial strategy for the account

Drive mobilization, transformation, and contract optimization initiatives

Design and enhance commercial frameworks and financial models to maximize value while mitigating risk

Ensure delivery is fully aligned with contractual commitments and overarching strategic priorities

Financial Performance & Insight

Own end-to-end financial performance across revenue, margin, and cash flow

Deliver clear, consistent, decision-ready reporting aligned with GSA standards

Generate actionable insights to improve performance and inform senior leadership decisions

Ensure achievement of savings targets and fulfillment of contractual obligations

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Establish and uphold strong financial governance, controls, and compliance practices

Oversee tax, treasury, and accounting structures across the account

Proactively identify and mitigate financial and commercial risks

Lead planning, budgeting, and forecasting in close partnership with regional teams

Operational Excellence

Standardize and optimize global financial processes

Align systems, tools, and reporting with contractual and operational requirements

Embed best practices to enhance efficiency, consistency, and transparency

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent preferred

Strong ability to build trusted advisor relationships with client executives and key decision-makers

Deep understanding of commercial structures, contract levers, and financial drivers within outsourced or managed service environments

Experience leading client discussions on pricing, value creation, contract optimization, and performance improvement

Proven ability to balance client objectives with company profitability and risk management

10+ years of progressive experience in finance, commercial strategy, or business performance roles

Proven experience leading financial strategy for large, complex global accounts or contracts

Strong background in commercial structuring, contract management, and financial modeling

Experience operating in matrixed, multinational environments

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 10 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 10 years in accounting or finance

Location US-MD-NORTH BETHESDA | US-GA-ATLANTA | US-DC-WASHINGTON | US-NY-Albany

System ID 989305

Category Finance

Employment Status Full-Time

Exempt

Posted Range $183425 to $242550

Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)

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