FINANCIAL ANALYST - REDWOOD CITY, CA
Position Title: Financial Analyst
Pay Grade: 14
Salary: $100,000 - $105,000
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Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
The Financial Analyst role partners closely with operations and culinary teams to drive profitability, improve cost performance, and support strategic decision making across a dynamic, multi-contract food service environment. The position blends traditional financial planning and analysis with hands-on operational support, offering visibility to senior leadership and the opportunity to directly influence business outcomes through data-driven insights, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Analyze monthly financial statements, forecasts, and variance reports for assigned accounts or regions.
• Partner with client stakeholders, senior operations leaders, site operations controllers and financial management teams to solve operational and financial challenges and champion business initiatives for profit and strategy improvement and alignment.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within financial results to support data-driven business decisions.
• Assist in preparing periodic reforecasts, ensuring alignment with operational goals and company strategy.
• Collaborate with culinary, operations, and procurement teams to analyze food, labor, and supply costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop financial models and dashboards to track KPIs and improve reporting efficiency.
• Support process improvements and ensure compliance with company financial policies and internal controls.
• Provide financial support for client presentations, business reviews, and retention efforts.
• Ensure data integrity across financial systems and reporting tools, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Support audit processes and client reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Participate in system implementations or upgrades related to financial reporting, forecasting, or analytics tools.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis for new business proposals, capital projects, and client renewals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, ideally within the food service, hospitality, or multi-unit operations industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills. CORE COMPETENCIES
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Collaboration and Relationship Building
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Adaptability and Initiative in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Ability to connect financial results to operational behavior
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
Apply to Bon Appetit today!
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Associates at Bon Appetit 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)
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
- 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.
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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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
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