FINANCIAL ANALYST (CHICAGO, IL)

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. 

Job Summary

Working as a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the Chartwells Higher Education finance team. You will assist in updating and analyzing our internal financial reports on a weekly and monthly basis, support the forecasting and yearly budget process, and contribute to our journey towards a data warehouse solution with dashboards such as Power BI.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and analyzes monthly management reporting 
  • Consolidates, analyzes, and distributes the weekly Business Owner Reports
  • Consolidate in month projections through Anaplan
  • Improves financial status by compiling and analyzing budgets and forecasts, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and considering "what if” scenarios to bring forth suggestions to the Chartwells Finance Team
  • Provides accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects
  •  Creates and designs reports and spreadsheets; creates and maintains a database to organize, collect, and upload data into required reporting formats
  • Designs, develops, and maintains Power BI dashboards to support business reporting needs, including enhancements to existing reports
  • Understands the flow of data from enterprise data warehouses to Power BI dashboards and ensures accurate data representation
  • Possesses foundational knowledge of relational databases and the ability to write SQL queries, including the use of joins, filters, and fundamental data transformations

 

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of work experience preferred 
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Data & Analytics, or a related field
  • High proficiency in Excel
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Strong communication, organization, and time management skills

Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA

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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. 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Req ID: 1587742

Chartwells HE 

Courtney E Sink 

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