Head of Group FP&A

Summary

• Compass Group is a global leader in food services, operating in over 25 countries with c.600k employees and over $45bn of revenues 
• This new role is a varied, high-profile position with regular contact with Group Executives, RFD’s & Global Client Directors. 
• Day to day responsibility for corporate Group FP&A, and oversight of the Global Clients portfolio performance. Acting as a trusted business partner to key internal stakeholders including: Group Finance, Investor Relations, Global Clients, Group Reporting and HR Group Reward
• Development of 1 direct report, and close working with Global Clients Finance (c.7 FTEs), Group Systems & Data (c.6 FTEs) and the Group Cash Improvement lead

Key attributes

• Curious and proactive problem solver, with high levels of agility / comfort when dealing with ambiguity
• Resilience with track record of driving change & keen interest in emerging technologies
• Ability to blend strategic thinking, with “hands on” approach, including strong data-analytics skills
• Collaborative team-player building stakeholder relationships at all levels across the Group, while operating within a small head office

Key responsibilities

Group Performance

• Ownership of insightful analysis / discussion material – including for the Executive Committee and Group Board 
• Proactive management of group forecasts / scenario modelling, based on understanding of performance, M&A impacts, and risks & opportunities
• Assist in managing the delivery of HY and FY financial expectations.

Investor Relations

• Work closely with IR team, providing proactive input into results presentations
• Accurate and timely ad-hoc analysis, both financial and non-financial, to assist with Investor queries
• Review and understanding of all key external release documents & announcements (incl. ARA, Press releases, IR presentations) 

Global Client Partnerships

• Oversight and understanding of performance trends within the portfolio
• Partnering to drive data insight on contract performance – including input into development of client dashboards
• Oversight of reporting processes ensuring accuracy and transparency of KPI metrics & performance

Group Reward

• Work closely with Group Reward team to provide data required for REMCO 
• Oversight of bonus and LTIP outcomes / targets for regional leadership teams, senior Group Executives & Board
• Apply judgement to complex issues and the impact on outcomes
• Contribute to design of bonus schemes, including target setting and ranges

Continuous improvement

• Drive opportunities for simplification to prioritize time expended across team
• Change management experience – ownership & delivery of projects, including leveraging systems & emerging technologies to optimise processes
• Drive and embed results by exerting influence, built on strong relationships within peer group and wider community