Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Senior Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis leads Compass Group USA’s enterprise financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analytical, and financial controls capabilities. The role partners with executive leadership to provide financial insight, performance analysis, compliance awareness, and forward-looking guidance that supports business strategy, operating performance, risk management, and sustainable growth. The SVP leads annual and long-range planning, forecasting cycles, management reporting, executive financial analysis, and related financial governance. The position works closely with Finance, Operations, Sector leadership, Corporate Functions, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders to align financial plans with business priorities and support them with strong controls, accurate data, and sound compliance practices. The role also leads and develops the FP&A team and supports executive presentations, board materials, and audit discussions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field.
15+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant leadership in FP&A, corporate finance, controls, compliance, or related functions.
7+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
Experience overseeing enterprise budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, executive reporting, compliance, and controls in a large, complex organization.
Expertise in financial modeling across the income statement, including division- and subdivision-level trends and drivers, as well as balance sheet and cash flow statements.
Experience modernizing finance through AI, automation, advanced analytics, and technology-enabled processes.
Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance, audit readiness, compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks.
Experience partnering with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and other control functions to support reporting accuracy, policy adherence, and risk mitigation.
Ability to identify control gaps, improve process discipline and data integrity, and support remediation efforts.
Strong business acumen and ability to connect financial performance, operational drivers, compliance, and risk.
Ability to partner closely with the CEO and CFO and influence senior leaders as a trusted strategic advisor.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
High degree of integrity, judgment, discretion, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or advanced financial credential.
SOX experience.
Experience in a matrixed, multi-unit, or large-scale operating environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the enterprise FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial modeling, performance reporting, business analysis, and related financial controls.
Partner with executive leadership to evaluate performance, identify trends, assess risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve financial outcomes.
Oversee annual operating plans and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, accountability, alignment, and appropriate control discipline across sectors and functions.
Develop and deliver financial reporting and analysis for senior leadership, including monthly and quarterly business reviews.
Provide strategic financial support for business initiatives, investment decisions, growth opportunities, productivity efforts, organizational changes, and compliance-related financial matters.
Translate complex financial, operational, and compliance-related data into actionable insights for business leaders.
Establish consistent FP&A processes, tools, metrics, reporting standards, and control practices to improve transparency, efficiency, governance, and decision making.
Support financial compliance, including adherence to internal policies, financial reporting standards, control requirements, and audit readiness expectations.
Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Operations, HR, Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and other functions to align financial plans with operational realities, business priorities, risk considerations, and control requirements.
Identify opportunities to strengthen financial governance, improve process discipline and data integrity, and reduce risk across planning, reporting, and analysis.
Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support executive decision making.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, data integrity, reporting automation, planning capabilities, and control processes.
Support executive presentations, board materials, audit discussions, and other high-level financial communications.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, bringing sound judgment, financial discipline, compliance awareness, and business understanding.
Create clarity and alignment across complex stakeholder groups; lead with transparency, accountability, integrity, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Promote strong financial governance, control discipline, and responsible decision making; develop talent and organizational capability within FP&A.
Balance strategic thinking with execution and attention to detail, and communicate clearly with executive audiences.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance and accidental death coverage
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Holiday time off, varying by site or state
Personal leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws