Senior Finance Business Partner - Facilities Maintenance

Sodexo · Balcatta, WA, Australia

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-17
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job Description
The Senior Finance Business Partner – Facilities Maintenance is the strategic finance lead responsible for the financial performance and commercial management of Facilities Maintenance operations across a large, complex and multi-site contract portfolio. The role acts as a trusted advisor to senior operational leaders, providing financial insight, commercial guidance and strategic support to improve profitability, operational performance and long-term contract sustainability.
The position leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, business case development and commercial analysis for Facilities Maintenance operations. It plays a key role in evaluating investment decisions, workforce structures, subcontractor models, inventory management, asset investments and service delivery strategies to ensure informed decision making and optimal financial outcomes.
Working closely with operational leadership, the role challenges assumptions, identifies risks and opportunities, drives financial accountability and supports business transformation initiatives. The position also owns the Facilities Maintenance financial narrative, including P&L performance, cost-driver analysis, forecasts, budgets and governance reporting.
In addition, the role provides oversight of financial governance, compliance and risk management, ensuring adherence to Sodexo policies while supporting strategic growth, operational efficiency and continuous improvement across the Facilities Maintenance portfolio.

Qualifications
Required:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline.

• 7+ years finance business partnering, commercial finance or cost control or finance business partnering experience.

• Demonstrated success influencing executive leaders within a large, complex operational environment.

• Significant experience leading business transformation and commercial improvement initiatives.

• Proven ability to influence strategic business decisions and deliver measurable financial outcomes.

• Advanced Excel skills
Preferred:

• Experience working in facilities management, maintenance, or operations-focused organizations.

• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or similar platforms

• Knowledge of cost accounting, activity-based costing, or operational cost management methodologies.

• Familiarity with facilities maintenance metrics, KPIs, and industry benchmarks

Company Description
Sodexo is a global leader in sustainable food services and facilities management, providing integrated solutions that improve quality of life for clients, consumers, and communities. Operating across a broad range of industries including mining, energy, healthcare, education, corporate services, and defence, Sodexo delivers services such as facilities maintenance, asset management, food services, accommodation management, cleaning, and workplace support.
Through a focus on operational excellence, innovation, safety, sustainability, and customer experience, Sodexo partners with clients to enhance operational performance, optimise costs, and create safe and productive environments.

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