Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Compass Group USA

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 250,000 - 380,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Compass Group USA, a leading foodservice and support services company, seeks an SVP, FP&A to lead enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning. You will partner with CEO/CFO, drive performance insights, and oversee governance across a complex organization.

The role demands 15+ years in finance with strong leadership, experience in large enterprises, and a focus on data-driven decision making. A CPA/MBA and SOX knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field required; MBA, CPA, or advanced financial credential preferred.
15+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership in FP&A, corporate finance, controls or related functions.
7+ years leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
Experience overseeing enterprise budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, executive reporting, compliance, and controls in a large, complex organization.
Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling across income statements and balance sheets.
Experience modernizing finance through AI, automation, analytics, and technology-enabled processes.
Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance, audit readiness, compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks; SOX experience preferred.
Ability to identify control gaps, improve process discipline and data integrity, and support remediation.

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 outcomes.
Oversee the annual operating plan and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and governance across sectors.
Develop and deliver clear financial reporting for senior leadership, including monthly/quarterly reviews.
Provide strategic financial support for major initiatives, investments, growth, and compliance matters.
Translate complex data into actionable insights for business leaders.
Establish FP&A processes, tools, metrics, and controls to improve transparency and governance.
Support financial compliance activities and audit readiness.
Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Operations, HR, Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit to align plans with priorities.
Identify opportunities to strengthen governance and data integrity.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Leadership

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

AI/automation in finance

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's in finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

MBA/CPA or advanced financial credential preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial modeling software

Analytics tools

Job description

A Family Of Companies And Experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

Compass Corporate

A Family Of Companies And Experiences

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Senior Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for leading the enterprise financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analytical, and financial controls capabilities that support informed decision making across the organization. This role serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing financial insight, performance analysis, compliance awareness, and forward-looking guidance to help shape business strategy, improve operating performance, manage risk, and drive sustainable growth. The SVP, FP&A will lead the annual planning process, long-range financial planning, forecasting cycles, management reporting, executive-level financial analysis, and related financial governance activities. This leader will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Sector leadership, Corporate Functions, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and other key stakeholders to ensure financial plans are aligned with business priorities and supported by strong controls, accurate data, and sound compliance practices.

Key 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 business performance, identify trends, assess risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve financial outcomes.
Oversee the annual operating plan and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, accountability, alignment, and appropriate control discipline across sectors and functions.
Develop and deliver clear, insightful financial reporting and analysis for senior leadership, including monthly and quarterly business reviews.
Provide strategic financial support for major 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 that help business leaders make informed decisions.
Establish consistent FP&A processes, tools, metrics, reporting standards, and control practices to improve transparency, efficiency, governance, and decision making across the organization.
Support financial compliance activities, 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 ensure financial plans reflect operational realities, business priorities, risk considerations, and control requirements.
Identify opportunities to strengthen financial governance, improve process discipline, enhance data integrity, and reduce risk across planning, reporting, and analysis activities.
Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support executive decision making in a dynamic business environment.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team with strong analytical capability, business acumen, financial discipline, compliance awareness, and a service-oriented mindset.
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 as needed.

Leadership Expectations

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by bringing sound judgment, financial discipline, compliance awareness, and a strong understanding of the business.
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 build organizational capability within the FP&A function.
Balance strategic thinking with strong execution and attention to detail.
Communicate clearly and confidently with executive audiences.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field required; MBA, CPA, or advanced financial credential preferred.
15+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant leadership in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, controls, compliance, or related functions.
7+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
Proven experience overseeing enterprise budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, executive reporting, compliance, and controls in a large, complex organization.
Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling across the income statement—including division- and subdivision-level trends and drivers—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; SOX experience preferred.
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 with the ability to connect financial performance, operational drivers, compliance, and risk.
Proven 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.
Experience in a matrixed, multi-unit, or large-scale operating environment preferred.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates At Corporate Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.