Senior Financial Analyst
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 be responsible for ensuring the financial outcomes are exceeded through analyzing financial data and proactively providing solutions and recommendations for improvements to the assigned business unit. This role will also create and provide metrics/tools to evaluate all financial outcomes at each stage. A strong focus on problem identification will be essential for analyzing variances and providing timely feedback to drive improved outcomes. You will work alongside the corporate accounting team to provide seamless reporting, results and streamline communication. Flexibility and a willingness to work under last minute requests and deadlines will be very important in this role.
- 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.
Ingredients for Thriving:
- Strong proficiency with electronic communication and Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years in financial analyst experience.
- Expertise with Workday Adaptive for financial reporting and analysis.
- Experience with Sage 300 GL system or similar ERP platform.
- M&A integration experience, particularly in consolidating financial operations.
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
- Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Programs
- Additional Perks