[Remote] Airline Lounges Segment Finance Director
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Entegra is seeking a Segment Finance Director for their Airline Lounges division. This remote position requires a senior finance leader to develop and execute financial strategies for a portfolio of airport lounge operations, providing financial leadership and partnering with operational leaders to align financial performance with strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the finance point-of-contact for the client on agreed financial routines (e.g., governance meetings, business reviews, budget planning touchpoints)
- Translate account financial performance into a clear, client-ready narrative—connecting results to operational drivers, service outcomes, and contract commitments
- Partner with Account Leadership to prepare client-facing materials (QBR content, forecasts/outlooks, performance summaries, and improvement roadmaps)
- Build credibility through accuracy, transparency, responsiveness, and follow-through—especially during periods of change (scope changes, pricing questions, cost pressures)
- Partner with Operations to ensure delivery of key measures across the portfolio (Revenue, Gross Profit, Capex, and DSO) and drive clear action plans to meet or exceed targets
- Provide visibility into the drivers of revenue, margin, expenses, and working capital; surface risks/opportunities early and recommend decisive actions
- Oversee monthly/quarterly performance routines: forecasting, variance analysis, and executive-ready reporting/presentations
- Partner with operations to identify performance improvement opportunities and track results
- Ensure strong risk management and internal controls: policy adherence, issue identification, remediation tracking, and appropriate escalation
- Maintain strong financial governance and internal controls: policy adherence, issue identification, remediation tracking, and appropriate escalation
- Support renewals, scope changes, and growth opportunities by providing analysis, scenario modeling, and contract economics guidance (pricing, volume assumptions, cost impacts)
- Drive billing accuracy and timeliness; proactively manage risks that lead to disputes, rework, or delayed payment
- Support account receivables routines to improve cash performance/DSO while minimizing friction for the client
- Lead, coach, and develop direct reports (if applicable) and strengthen financial acumen across the account leadership team
- Partner across Sodexo functions (operations, supply chain, project teams, segment finance) to deliver timely reporting, insights, and client commitments
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent experience (Master's degree a plus)
- 7+ years of progressive finance experience with significant exposure to P&L and balance sheet management in complex, contract-driven or service environments
- Proven track record partnering with senior leadership and clients; demonstrated gravitas to challenge assumptions related to pricing, project costing, and accounting
- Advanced ability to develop and communicate insights through financial modeling, analytics, and executive presentations; comfortable in client-facing settings
- Strong understanding of commercial models, and contract terms and conditions
- Process-oriented mindset with experience implementing and improving finance processes and controls
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Benefits
- 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
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