Senior Financial Analyst

Continental; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support FP&A and Operations, translating financial and operational data into actionable insights across multiple lines of business. The role emphasizes Excel, Power BI, and data modeling to partner with operational leaders, highlighting trends, risks, opportunities, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will deliver proactive analyses, collaborate with IT to build real-time dashboards, and assist in budgeting, forecasting, and KPI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 3-5+ years in FP&A or related analytical roles.
• Advanced Excel with PivotTables, Power Pivot, complex formulas.
• Strong Power BI, Power Query, dashboard development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on business unit financials with variances and insights.
• Prepare financial reporting and analyses for client meetings.
• Identify process improvements and data-driven recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT to develop dashboards and tools for real-time insights.
• Investigate and resolve financial variances as they arise.
• Develop pro formas and analyze performance vs. plans.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and accruals for clients.
• Create KPI scorecards and executive dashboards for leadership.
• Lead reporting automation initiatives for efficiency and accuracy.
• Support strategic initiatives with scenario modeling and analyses.
• Monitor drivers to identify risks and opportunities and trends.
• Summarize analyses into concise executive recommendations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data modeling

Financial analysis

Dashboards

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Power Query

Job description

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.
• Develops and maintains KPI scorecards and performance dashboards for operational leadership.
• Leads reporting automation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making speed.
• Supports strategic initiatives through scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and financial impact assessments.
• Monitors key business drivers and proactively identifies risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Creates executive-level presentations and summarizes 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 eligibles 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
• Wellness Programs

To see a summary of current benefits, please visit https://www.continentalserves.com/work-at-continental/#benefits.