MANAGER, STRATEGY & PLANNING (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC)

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you enjoy turning complex financial data into clear insights that influence senior leadership decisions, this role is for you. As Manager of Strategy & Planning (Internal Reporting), you’ll sit at the center of sector level reporting and planning for Compass Group North America—partnering closely with finance leaders, sector executives, and corporate teams to help shape strategy, forecasts, and business outcomes. This is a high visibility role with exposure to executive leadership, meaningful ownership of reporting processes, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement across planning and consolidation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial reporting within a large organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a natural curiosity for understanding the “why” behind the numbers
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
High attention to detail paired with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools is a plus
Experience with Hyperion, Essbase, HFM, and SAP preferred

Responsibilities

Own the preparation and delivery of monthly sector reporting packages shared with Compass Group North America Officers and Sector Finance leadership
Act as a trusted finance partner to sector leadership, providing insights, analysis, and forward-looking projections to support strategic decisions
Lead and coordinate monthly close activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and reliable financial reporting
Prepare, consolidate, and evaluate budgets and forecasts throughout the year, incorporating strategic assumptions and scenario modeling
Use Essbase and Hyperion tools to analyze, load, and validate financial data across Hyperion, SAP, and HFM systems
Build and maintain executive ready dashboards and reports featuring KPIs and key financial metrics
Support ad hoc analyses and special projects that directly inform senior leadership and business strategy
Continuously look for ways to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen reporting accuracy
Collaborate cross-functionally with corporate finance and internal partners to ensure alignment and consistency across all reporting