SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST- REPORTING & DEPARTMENT PROJECTS (HYBRID)

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

Compass Group North America is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial reporting and lead key departmental initiatives. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, timely financial information while driving projects that enhance reporting processes, systems, and controls across a large, complex organization. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and enjoys balancing core reporting responsibilities with cross-functional projects that support operational and strategic goals, while operating with a high degree of independence and professional judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit
Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI/reporting tools strongly preferred
Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar)
Prior experience supporting audits or enterprise-level reporting environments
Experience working in a large, decentralized, or multi-unit organization
Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities independently
Experience delivering presentations to senior management and department customers
Strong accounting knowledge with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a deadline-driven environment
Ability to manage high volumes of work and competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization and planning skills
Ability to foster solid business partnerships across multiple disciplines
Collaborative team-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or candidate preferred
Food industry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and analyze recurring financial and management reports used by Accounting, Finance leadership, and business partners
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and variance analysis
Ensure financial data integrity, consistency, and compliance with IFRS and Compass Group accounting policies
Serve as a subject matter resource for reporting-related questions and analysis
Support internal and external audit requests related to reporting and documentation
Analyze trends and variances and provide insights and recommendations to support business decision-making
Lead and manage accounting and finance-related projects, including reporting enhancements, system implementations, process standardization, and automation initiatives
Partner with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Foodbuy, and IT to define requirements, timelines, and deliverables
Assist with documentation of accounting processes, internal controls, and standard operating procedures
Identify and drive opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support scalability across the organization
Support implementation and adoption of new processes and tools through documentation, communication, and knowledge sharing
Provide advanced ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and leadership requests
Develop presentations, dashboards, and reporting materials for leadership and corporate stakeholders
Stay current on IFRS standards, Compass Group policies, and evolving business requirements