You must be legally authorised to work in Ireland. We are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship or assistance.We are the leading foodservice and hospitality provider across the Island of Ireland, and we are looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our talented team on a full time, permanent basis working 40 hours per week.We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Commercial Finance Analyst to provide commercial financial support to Compass Group Ireland. You will play a crucial role in driving commercial performance, optimizing profitability, and enhancing overall business efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Act as primary commercial finance support to the Commercial Leads.Manage the accounting of supplier rebates in line with contractual terms, including:Ensuring commercial arrangements are accurately loaded into SAP and reflected in unit P&Ls.Prompt invoicing of supplier rebates and monitoring cash collection.Timely reconciliation of major supplier accounts to ensure appropriate income recognition.Provide monthly commentary on trends and variances in Purchasing Income to the Country FD during the period close.Support the Finance Manager in monitoring strike rates to identify unusual variances.Evaluate switch opportunities (supplier or product) or potential financial benefits of listing new suppliers/products.Budget and forecast Purchasing Income in line with known rebate structures and potential stretch targets.Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support commercial decision-making and strategic initiatives.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and assess financial models for new projects and initiatives.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.Assist in the development of business cases and financial projections for new products and services.Support month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.About You:Part-qualified or interested in pursuing finance qualifications (e.g., CIMA/ACCA).Strong knowledge of financial principles and accounting standards.Experience using financial software and Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP or ERP systems is a plus.Excellent analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.Experience with accounting software as analysis and reporting tools.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey information concisely and logically to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.Self-motivated with the ability to effectively plan and organize your own work.Ability to manage a broad spectrum of tasks under pressure and deliver within agreed timescales.Interest in developing and growing wider business knowledge.Ability to respond appropriately to queries from varying levels of the company.Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.Some of the benefits we offer:Free meals while at work Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, gyms, golf courses and many moreFlexible working to support work life balanceAdditional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work lifeVHI Healthcare discount Life assurance cover Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development Learning & development programs available for personal and professional development & growthAccess to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleaguesEmployee Assistance Program to guide and support our employeesExciting internal reward and recognition schemesAnd many more..About Us: At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Please review our Privacy Notice for details on how we maintain protect and why your personal data collected when you apply for a job with Compass Group. We will not retain any CV’s or job applications for longer than necessary.
