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Job DescriptionWe are seeking a commercially astute and strategically driven Commercial Manager – Transformation & Planning to provide leadership across a large, complex Integrated Facilities Management (IFMS V2) contract with one of the world’s leading mining organisations, Rio Tinto.
This is a high-impact role responsible for driving commercial governance, leading Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) initiatives, and influencing strategic transformation across a diverse, fast-paced operational landscape. You will play a pivotal role in aligning commercial outcomes with client priorities while identifying opportunities to optimise value and strengthen long-term partnerships.
Commercial Leadership & Governance
- Provide strategic commercial oversight across the IFMS V2 contract, ensuring compliance, performance, and value optimisation
- Establish and uphold robust governance frameworks aligned to contractual and business objectives
- Partner with Operations, Finance, and key stakeholders to support informed strategic decision-making
Client Engagement & Relationship Management
- Act as the primary commercial interface with Rio Tinto representatives
- Build and maintain strong, trusted client relationships
- Lead and contribute to Contract Performance Meetings and ensure delivery against agreed timelines and expectations
- Monitor and drive customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Management
- Lead the TCO change management framework and maintain accurate contract baselines
- Coordinate monthly TCO reconciliation with client stakeholders
- Analyse actual vs budgeted performance and provide clear insights and recommendations
- Ensure all variations and scope changes are properly documented and contractually managed
- Consolidate reporting across multiple service streams
Strategic Transformation
- Support and influence transformation initiatives, including cost optimisation programs (“Ponies”)
- Partner with commercial teams to develop robust business cases and commercial models
- Define and track performance through measurable KPIs
- Identify and deliver innovative initiatives that enhance client value and operational efficiency
Reporting & Systems
- Contribute to the development of financial and performance reporting tools (e.g. Jedox)
- Enhance reporting dashboards to improve cost control and decision-making
- Ensure alignment with organisational growth objectives and compliance standards
You are a commercially savvy leader with strong analytical capability and a passion for driving transformation in complex environments.
Experience & Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in commercial or financial roles
- At least 5 years’ experience within the resources sector
- Proven experience operating in large, complex, multi-site environments
Skills & Attributes
- Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with an investigative mindset
- Advanced Excel and data analysis capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- A hands-on approach with a focus on outcomes, innovation, and continuous improvement
Sodexo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sodexo and has not been reviewed or approved by Sodexo.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with integrated pharmacy and mental‑health support via an assistance program provide broad coverage. Feedback suggests the overall benefits mix can feel comparatively solid even where base pay is modest in some roles.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is a consistent pillar of the package, though exact match details can vary by role and plan year. Feedback suggests retirement benefits are often viewed more favorably than base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave programs under Vita, including paid maternity/medical leave alongside care leave and EAP resources, support family needs. While specifics vary by status and location, the presence of paid leave is a meaningful component.
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Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. Its portfolio of activities includes Sodexo Food and Facilities Management Services and Pluxee Employee Benefit Solutions, activity for which the Group announced a spin-off with a listing expected on February 1, 2024. This diversified offer meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC 40 ESG, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices. Sodexo key figures — 22.6 billion euros Fiscal 2023 consolidated revenues — 430,000 employees as at August 31, 2023 — #1 France-based private employer worldwide — 45 countries — 80 million consumers served daily — 14.3 billion euros in market capitalization (as at October 25, 2023)
