FINANCIAL DATA ANALYST - STRATEGIC ANALYTICS (HYBRID)

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. The Financial Data Analyst, Strategic Analytics position is responsible for contract compliance and analysis of monthly Compass insurance premiums and fringe benefit-related expenses.

Requirements

B.S. degree in accounting or finance required
3+ years experience in accounting and analysis
Strong communication skills; experience with cross-sector/corporate communication; ability to influence when no direct authority exists
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Team player with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Nice To Haves

Hyperion/Essbase, Access, Power B&I, Blackline and SQL experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze contractual data, identify trends and provide reporting for decision making
Identify, develop, and implement process improvements and automation solutions to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve the accuracy and consistency of reporting and financial processes
Lead efforts to centralize data collection, maintain data accuracy, and ensure compliance with established policies in partnership with Internal Audit, Legal, and Field Operations.
Identify and implement procedures and controls to ensure compliance with client contracts
Apply critical thinking skills to make independent assessments, articulate recommendations, and defend conclusions
Understand data drivers to provide support and follow-up analysis to sector finance and key customers
Complete analysis and process journal entries at the operation and corporate level to ensure the accuracy of the P&L and balance sheet accounts
Assist with client and contractual insurance and benefits reconciliations
Maintain sensitivity to confidential HR and Benefits data
Assist in special projects as determined by Manager and Senior Management
Partner with multiple teams throughout Compass Group, including but not limited to Benefits and Compensation, Risk Management, Legal, Labor Relations, Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning, Payroll, and the various sector financial leadership teams