Commercial Finance Analyst

at  Compass Group

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.

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.
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• 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.