A Fresh Approach To Great Results.
Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending, to facilities management and support services. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it.s our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success:
Location: NORTHEAST US
Job Description:
Compass Group, the world’s leading contract foodservice company, and Chartwells has a Great Opportunity for career development and growth here in the Northeast as a Sr Regional Financial Analyst.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President-Operations with dotted line reporting to the Chartwells Higher Ed CFO to strategically develop and implement initiatives that drive revenue and increase profits. In addition he/she will provide financial support to operations by lending a financial perspective to business issues facing the Sector.
This position will support multiple accounts within the Northeast Higher Ed Sector. He/she will have responsibility for monthly management reporting, weekly flash reporting, budgets, quarterly forecasts, and perform ad hoc analyses as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Accurate and detailed reporting.
- Maintain proper internal controls to protect company assets including Loss Prevention Reports and balance sheet analysis.
- Set up new accounts’ financial procedures.
- Roll out new accounting/financial procedures.
- Assists with new rebid business analysis and provides financial perspective of risks and opportunities.
- P&L and balance sheet knowledge (Accruals, Cash Flow)
- Responsible for the monthly Accounting Closes.
- Prepares and analyzes monthly regional reporting (variance analysis & commentary), New, Rebid, and Lost Business Reporting, weekly business owner reports (flash), and ad hoc requests as assigned. Provides direction to regional analysts and to operating management on matters involving client returns, revenue and PBO goals.
- Responsible for compiling and analyzing budgets and forecasts and considers “what if” scenarios and brings forth suggestions.
- Must be detail oriented with the ability to analyze data, trends, and process flows as reported by the regional analysts.
- Self starter with the ability to draw relevant conclusions based on information obtained through analyses and make recommendations as required.
- Conduct ICRs (Internal Control Report) within the Regional accounts.
- Conduct financial training in the field.
- Liaison between field and corporate accounting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA preferred.
- Previous managerial experience is required.
- 5+ years of experience in a financial planning and reporting & analysis environment.
- Strong experience with SAP, Excel, Power Point, and Access.
- Strong organization and time management skills are necessary to manage and complete multiple and shifting priorities/projects with accuracy and timeliness.
- Strong analytical and presentation skills required.
- Strong professional interpersonal skills (negotiation and influencing others) as well as written communication skills.
- Independent Thinker.
- Travel up to 75%.
Chartwells Higher Education brings fresh ideas and innovative concepts to higher education foodservice. We have quickly established ourselves as the leading college and university foodservice partner in the industry, and were twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nations Restaurant News. While we reflect on a proud past, we keep a keen eye on what is yet to come, especially in the areas of culinary development and nutrition. We foster development in a setting where mobility, teamwork, and communication flourish.
Great People. Great Service. Great Results. At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you're looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry's best.
Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Job ID: JDR09161552595