Senior Director FP&A and Controllership

Position: Senior Director FP&A and Controllership (70309774)
Senior Director Canada FP&A and Controllership )

Full-time

Division:
Service Operations (Others)

Province: ON

Bonus AIP Eligible/Bonus AIP Eligible:
Yes

Compensation: CAD 140,000 - CAD 170,000 - yearly

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion!  Our  Finance  team has an exciting new opportunity to join Sodexo as our next  Senior Director Canada FP&A and Controllership  located in  Etobicoke, ON.  This senior level role will drive our growth mindset. Your will liaise daily with our Senior Leadership team providing direct insight into the business and growth objectives.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking to grow their career into a senior level finance opportunity providing the ability to showcase their exceptional talent.

At Sodexo, we believe that every role contributes to a better day for those we serve. Our teams drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across all areas of our business - from strategic planning and operations to people-focused support functions. Together, we create the foundation that empowers our frontline teams to deliver outstanding service and value to our clients, customers, and communities.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

The Senior Director, Canada FP&A & Controllership
This Finance leadership position is responsible for overseeing a broad financial portfolio, which includes Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controllership, Taxation, and Supply Finance, directly and indirectly managing a team of 12 or more professionals. The Senior Director is expected to lead transformation initiatives, optimize financial processes, and provide actionable insights to support decision‑making at the highest levels. A focus on innovation, risk mitigation, and cross‑functional collaboration will be essential in driving business success across all financial domains.

Establish a Comprehensive FP&A Framework

Develop and maintain a consolidated view of FP&A across the business, ensuring alignment with controllership governance and internal controls.

Develop and implement best practices. Foster a well‑controlled and adaptable financial operation by implementing best practices and tools that ensure strong fiscal management, encourage cross‑team collaboration, and streamline workflows.

Coordinate financial processes. Oversee the coordination of the monthly business review process, month‑end close process, and flash reporting to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Enhance Financial Oversight including Risks and Opportunities

Lead balance sheet oversight and corporate SG&A management, facilitating a proactive approach to financial health and resource allocation.

Enhance financial forecasting and analytics. Build, improve, and sustain comprehensive financial forecasting and analytics across the organization to support data‑driven business decisions.

Conduct thorough business analysis to generate key insights and recommendations, preparing impactful presentations that enable leadership to effectively evaluate business initiatives, projects, and strategic decisions.

Monitor financial risks and opportunities. Manage Canada‑wide financial risks and opportunities as they relate to finance, proactively creating awareness and mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization’s financial health.

Manage and optimize SG&A. Oversee SG&A management and optimization to enhance operational efficiency and align expenditures with strategic goals.

Oversee Taxation and Compliance

Lead the Canadian tax function, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial tax regulations, including income tax provisions, commodity taxes, transfer pricing, and tax audits.

Serve as a key advisor on tax matters, collaborating with North American tax teams to drive alignment with regional tax strategies and manage regulatory risks.

Drive tax innovation & strategy alignment.…