Head of Group FP&A
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chertsey |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 210604 |
Summary
Summary
- Compass Group is a global leader in food services, operating in over 25 countries with c.600k employees and over $45bn of revenues
- This new role is a varied, high-profile position with regular contact with Group Executives, RFD’s & Global Client Directors.
- Day to day responsibility for corporate Group FP&A, and oversight of the Global Clients portfolio performance. Acting as a trusted business partner to key internal stakeholders including: Group Finance, Investor Relations, Global Clients, Group Reporting and HR Group Reward
- Development of 1 direct report, and close working with Global Clients Finance (c.7 FTEs), Group Systems & Data (c.6 FTEs) and the Group Cash Improvement lead
Key attributes
- Curious and proactive problem solver, with high levels of agility / comfort when dealing with ambiguity
- Resilience with track record of driving change & keen interest in emerging technologies
- Ability to blend strategic thinking, with “hands on” approach, including strong data-analytics skills
- Collaborative team-player building stakeholder relationships at all levels across the Group, while operating within a small head office
Key responsibilities
Group Performance
- Ownership of insightful analysis / discussion material – including for the Executive Committee and Group Board
- Proactive management of group forecasts / scenario modelling, based on understanding of performance, M&A impacts, and risks & opportunities
- Assist in managing the delivery of HY and FY financial expectations.
Investor Relations
- Work closely with IR team, providing proactive input into results presentations
- Accurate and timely ad-hoc analysis, both financial and non-financial, to assist with Investor queries
- Review and understanding of all key external release documents & announcements (incl. ARA, Press releases, IR presentations)
Global Client Partnerships
- Oversight and understanding of performance trends within the portfolio
- Partnering to drive data insight on contract performance – including input into development of client dashboards
- Oversight of reporting processes ensuring accuracy and transparency of KPI metrics & performance
Group Reward
- Work closely with Group Reward team to provide data required for REMCO
- Oversight of bonus and LTIP outcomes / targets for regional leadership teams, senior Group Executives & Board
- Apply judgement to complex issues and the impact on outcomes
- Contribute to design of bonus schemes, including target setting and ranges
Continuous improvement
- Drive opportunities for simplification to prioritize time expended across team
- Change management experience – ownership & delivery of projects, including leveraging systems & emerging technologies to optimise processes
- Drive and embed results by exerting influence, built on strong relationships within peer group and wider community