Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

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 is to delight our guest. Every meal. Every day. Our core values are exceptional, hospitality, collaboration, responsibility, and innovation.

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, 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 eligible 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

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Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Interview with our Recruiting Team

Stage 3: Interview with the Hiring Manager

Stage 4: Final interview with a Leader

Stage 5: Hired