Compass Group, North America
Global Financial Analyst
Compass Group, North America, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Bon Appetit
Salary:
$120,000 - $130,000 Other Forms of Compensation:
yearly bonus Pay Grade: 15 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people! Job Summary
As a Senior Financial Analyst supporting a multi-site foodservice operation, you will serve as a key operational finance partner to the site teams. You will provide strategic financial insights through deep analysis, scenario planning, and performance tracking that informs cost optimization and supports business decisions. This role plays a pivotal part in identifying and modeling opportunities for improved efficiency and financial performance while ensuring accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and proactive — with a passion for driving value through data. Key Responsibilities:
Partner closely with site teams to provide actionable financial insights that support business planning and cost optimization. Analyze financial performance and identify drivers of variance to support forecasting, budgeting, and operational decision-making. Build and maintain financial models for scenario analysis, forecasting, and cost-benefit evaluation. Track the financial impact of cost-saving initiatives, ensuring accurate measurement and reporting of results. Lead and coordinate account-level budgeting and reforecasting processes, incorporating both local and firmwide inputs. Prepare and participate in monthly reviews of performance (budget vs. actuals), communicating findings and recommending corrective actions. Support billing accuracy and financial reporting by coordinating with site teams and internal stakeholders. Work collaboratively with field accounting teams during the monthly close process, ensuring accurate reporting. Continuously improve tools, models, and reporting methods to enhance financial transparency and decision-making. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field 5+ years of relevant financial analysis or FP&A experience Strong business acumen and a proven ability to influence operational decision-making through financial insight Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; proficiency in financial modeling, dashboard creation, and data visualization Experience with financial systems such as SAP, Anaplan, or Essbase is a plus Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across teams and with external clients High attention to detail, organizational discipline, and commitment to delivering actionable, high-quality analysis Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and a proactive, solution-oriented approach Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
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$120,000 - $130,000 Other Forms of Compensation:
yearly bonus Pay Grade: 15 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people! Job Summary
As a Senior Financial Analyst supporting a multi-site foodservice operation, you will serve as a key operational finance partner to the site teams. You will provide strategic financial insights through deep analysis, scenario planning, and performance tracking that informs cost optimization and supports business decisions. This role plays a pivotal part in identifying and modeling opportunities for improved efficiency and financial performance while ensuring accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and proactive — with a passion for driving value through data. Key Responsibilities:
Partner closely with site teams to provide actionable financial insights that support business planning and cost optimization. Analyze financial performance and identify drivers of variance to support forecasting, budgeting, and operational decision-making. Build and maintain financial models for scenario analysis, forecasting, and cost-benefit evaluation. Track the financial impact of cost-saving initiatives, ensuring accurate measurement and reporting of results. Lead and coordinate account-level budgeting and reforecasting processes, incorporating both local and firmwide inputs. Prepare and participate in monthly reviews of performance (budget vs. actuals), communicating findings and recommending corrective actions. Support billing accuracy and financial reporting by coordinating with site teams and internal stakeholders. Work collaboratively with field accounting teams during the monthly close process, ensuring accurate reporting. Continuously improve tools, models, and reporting methods to enhance financial transparency and decision-making. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field 5+ years of relevant financial analysis or FP&A experience Strong business acumen and a proven ability to influence operational decision-making through financial insight Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; proficiency in financial modeling, dashboard creation, and data visualization Experience with financial systems such as SAP, Anaplan, or Essbase is a plus Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across teams and with external clients High attention to detail, organizational discipline, and commitment to delivering actionable, high-quality analysis Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and a proactive, solution-oriented approach Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
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