SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST - SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Bon Appetit

Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Pay Grade: 15

Salary: $120,000-$130,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus potential

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 Senior Financial Analyst supports the financial performance of the account by focusing on financial planning, modeling, and performance analysis. This role partners closely with operations and finance leadership to translate data into actionable insights that drive informed decision-making and improve financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Modeling

· Build and maintain pro formas for new business and expansion initiatives

· Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis (labor, participation, subsidy)

· Support development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts

· Model financial impact of operational and business changes

Operational Financial Analysis

· Analyze key cost drivers (labor, food, participation, cost per meal)

· Identify trends and explain variances vs. budget and forecast

· Partner with operations to align financial performance with service models

· Provide clear, actionable recommendations to improve margins

Data & Reporting

· Aggregate and validate financial and operational data across locations

· Maintain consistent reporting structures, assumptions, and definitions

· Support development of dashboards and standardized reporting tools

· Translate complex data into clear, concise insights for stakeholders

Business Partnership

· Collaborate with operations and leadership to support decision-making

· Communicate financial insights in a clear, practical way to non-finance partners

· Support ad hoc analysis and cross-functional initiatives

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

· 2–5 years of financial analysis or related experience

· Strong Excel skills (modeling, pivot tables, lookups)

· Experience working with large or multi-site datasets preferred

· Ability to connect financial data to operational drivers

· Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Preferred

· Food service, hospitality, or multi-unit experience

· Experience with forecasting and scenario modeling

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 nec