Senior Financial Analyst

Continental Services; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Additional Perks

Job summary

Continental Services seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in Sterling Heights to support FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. You will turn financial data into actionable insights, partner with operations leaders, and drive dashboards, models, and KPI reporting.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements while shaping executive-level financial recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related analytics.
• Advanced Excel including PivotTables, Power Pivot, complex formulas.
• Strong Power BI experience and dashboard development.
• Able to translate large datasets into actionable insights.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on business unit financials and variances.
• Prepare financial reporting and analyses for client meetings.
• Identify problems in financial operations and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with IT to develop dashboards and tools for real-time insights.
• Investigate and resolve financial variances as they arise.
• Develop proformas for new opportunities and compare to plans.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and accruals for clients.
• Maintain KPI scorecards and leadership dashboards.
• Lead reporting automation to improve efficiency and speed.
• Support strategic initiatives with scenario modeling and analyses.
• Monitor business drivers and identify risks/opportunities.
• Create executive presentations with concise recommendations.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI

Data modeling

KPI dashboards

Scenario modeling

Communication & presentation

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Analytics

Tools

ERP systems

Power Query

Job description

Department: Accounting 500002

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sterling Heights

Reporting To: James Deneweth

Description

A Taste of Who We Are:

Backed by a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services, Continental consistently ranks among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation according to Food Management Magazine, the industry’s source for food service news and trends.

Our Mission:

Delight our guest. Every meal. Every day.

Our Core Values:

• Exceptional – We recruit and retain phenomenal people who consistently go the extra mile to deliver results that lead the industry.
• Hospitality – We are tirelessly committed to providing the highest quality food, beverages, and service by anticipating our guests' needs so they can count on memorable experiences every time.
• Collaboration – We prioritize working together with a shared vision and effective & transparent communication, we unite as one team to achieve remarkable experiences.
• Responsibility – we hold ourselves accountable to be there for our team and clients, to deliver what we say we will, when we say we will and check in on progress along the way.
• Innovation – We are forward-thinkers always looking for new processes, technologies, and techniques to increase efficiencies and scalability to improve our services.

The Experience You’ll Create:

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting FP&A and Operations through financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, business analytics, and strategic decision support. This position is responsible for transforming financial and operational data into actionable insights that drive business performance across multiple lines of business.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with advanced analytical and technical capabilities, including expertise in Excel, Power BI, and data modeling. This individual will serve as a trusted business partner to operational leaders, helping identify trends, risks, opportunities, and process improvements while supporting strategic decision‑making.

• Analyze and report on business unit financials, including preparation of flash reports, identifying key variances, and delivering actionable insights.
• Prepare financial reporting and analysis to support client meetings and presentations as needed.
• Proactively identify problem areas within financial operations and provide data‑driven recommendations for process improvement.
• Collaborate with IT to develop and maintain dashboards and financial tools that provide real‑time insights, enabling the operations team to perform efficiently and effectively.
• Investigate and resolve financial variances as they arise.
• Develop and manage proformas for new business opportunities and analyze performance by comparing actual results to projected plans.
• Assist in budget process, forecasting, and accruals for our clients.
• Develop and maintain KPI scorecards and performance dashboards for operational leadership.
• Lead reporting automation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision‑making speed.
• Support strategic initiatives through scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and financial impact assessments.
• Monitor key business drivers and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Create executive‑level presentations and summarize complex analyses into concise business recommendations.

Ingredients for Thriving:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related field required.
• 3-5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, business analytics, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, Power Pivot, complex formulas, financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Strong experience with Power BI, Power Query, and dashboard development.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and key performance indicators.
• Experience developing financial models, business cases, pro forma statements, and ROI analyses.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate financial concepts to non‑financial audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and commitment to data accuracy.
• Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools preferred.

Savor the Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits for eligibly team members, including:

• Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and Vision
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs
• Additional Perks