Director of Finance

Job Summary

Reports To: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Restaurant Associates�??, a division of Compass Group, PLC, with its heritage steeped in culinary quality and innovative dining has crafted a Leadership role in our Finance department with oversight of one of our largest Divisions.

In this multifaceted leadership role, we seek a results oriented, strategic thought leader that possesses a desire to learn and effect the business, is a highly motivated professional, with a proven track record of establishing excellent working relationships with cross functional teams of professionals.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer; working closely with the Senior Vice President, Restaurant Services to improve growth, profitability and cash-flow. The Director of Finance will be responsible for the financial results and future direction of the Division, with revenue totaling $200MM.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take part in shaping RA�??s best -in-class hospitality culture. We are looking for a creative and dedicated individual who will fit in with our collaborative culture.

Job Description

• Act as financial advisor and business partner to the Senior Vice President, Restaurant Services, providing strategic guidance and direction to drive the divisions' long term financial goals and business plan.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to build, provide guidance on strategic plans, annual budgets/quarterly forecasts, and to identify risks and opportunities
• Partner with Sales and the SVP to provide deal modeling and valuation, solutions to win new business and retain current Customer base
• Support sales process from proposal development to client presentations.
• Analyze business unit results versus targets for both Compass financials and Customer expectations, highlighting potential issues and presenting key economic drivers to senior management, along with risk mitigation strategies
• Review and analyze financial reporting to proactively confront potential issues.
• Perform special projects as assigned such as industry benchmarking, ad hoc analysis, assist in prioritizing initiatives, generate economics for new products
• Own and optimize business processes across the respective companies.
• Develop and grow the Finance teams within each of the Divisions.
• Coaching and development of the Operational team to generate continuous improvement in account profitability through raising financial awareness and financial competence of the operations team.
• Prepare and deliver financial presentations for client meetings. Participate in client negotiations e.g., contractual discussions, AR disputes
• Attend and present at divisional and regional meetings as needed.
• Coordinate field management needs with corporate accounting, finance, treasury, IT and other departments as needed

Qualifications:

• Must hold a four-(4) year accounting/ finance degree
• MBA / CPA preferable
• Experience in Customer Finance
• A minimum of 7 years' experience with revenue control, financial reporting
• At least 3 years in a similar finance leadership role
• Experience in foodservice or retail industry a plus
• Experience with Customer sales, presentations, deal valuation and analysis
• Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled at leading multiple priorities and relationships
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Expectation to progress to CFO level