[Hiring] Financial Analyst @Compass Group

Role Description

Working as the Financial Analyst you will be a key contributor to the divisional finance team, partnering with a wide range of business units and financial leaders to execute key accounting and financial tasks. You will play a key role in driving insightful reporting, analysis, and forecasting as well. This is a high visibility role reporting directly to the Finance Director, with great growth and development opportunities.

• Assist divisional finance team with day-to-day tasks including creating AR Invoices, submitting invoices for payment, AR collections, AP Purchase Order creation, AP Invoice submittal, etc.
• Provide financial guidance to operational leaders as it relates to P&L, invoicing, and balance sheet activity
• Analyze financial data and provide key insights and commentaries on variances and trends
• Work closely with accounting to ensure timely and accurate execution of key ledger transactions
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of projects, initiatives, and other work streams
• Perform Ad hoc analysis for various stakeholders including specific accounts, regions, and functions
• Develop new reports for delivering better visibility and tracking
• Develop new processes for streamlining manual and repetitive tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field
• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Strong foundational understanding of finance and accounting principles
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools including Power BI
• Experience with SAP, Anaplan, and Essbase/Hyperion a plus
• Ability to improve processes and identify/solve problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to effectively communicate with a variety of disciplines and diverse groups of people
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing business needs
• Ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships at all levels of the organization

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions
• Eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws