About the Company
COMPASS GROUP is the world’s largest B2B and B2C food and support services company. The Group has about 32 billion GBP in annual revenue; every year, over 600,000 of our people serve 5.5 billion meals to more than 55,000 client locations across around 35 countries. Compass Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
COMPASS GROUP ITALIA operates in around 450 operational units serving 150 clients, with total revenue exceeding 185 million Euro.
About the Role
To strengthen the structure of our Controlling Department, we are currently seeking a talented Business Controller to join our Finance Team. The role reports directly to the Head of Controlling and is ideal for someone with approximately 3 years of experience in a corporate or multinational environment.
Responsibilities
* Support the monthly closing process, including accruals, cost allocation, and variance analysis.
* Assist in preparing monthly reporting packages and financial statements in compliance with IFRS and internal Compass Group standards.
* Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting processes, collecting data from business units and preparing supporting analysis.
* Monitor performance KPIs and conduct ad hoc analysis to support business decisions.
* Be a point of contact with operational teams to ensure proper cost tracking and cost center management.
* Help improve controlling processes, tools, and reporting systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
* Contribute to internal control and compliance activities.
* Provide analytical support on finance-related projects and process improvement initiatives.
Required Skills
* BA/BS in Business Administration, Finance or Management Engineering
* Team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and entrepreneurial spirit. Open to change and able to solve problems in a structured and pragmatic way.
* Approximately 3 years of work experience in a corporate or multinational setting.
* Proactive, with the initiative to constantly improve finance processes.
* Fluent in Italian and business proficient in English .
* Good IT skills with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office .
* Experience in a Big Four firm or Retail Food industry will be considered a plus.
What we believe
CULINARY EXCELLENCE
We’re dedicated to serving delicious, nutritious food that’s crafted with care, inspired by diverse global cuisines, and built on flavor and thoughtfully chosen ingredients.
PEOPLE FOCUS
The food and experiences we provide make a big impact – they foster community and help fuel the teams creating world-changing technologies. We’re passionate about that focus and our role in supporting the long-term success of everyone we feed.
TEAMWORK
Every member of the Food+ team plays an essential role. Whether working in culinary, management, operations or elsewhere, each individual is supported in the work they do and valued for their creativity and contributions.
SUSTAINABILITY
Through focused efforts like responsible sourcing, local purchasing and a plant-forward culinary approach, we strive to positively impact the global food system now and in the years to come.
INNOVATION
Our team implements innovative technologies, tools and ideas that enable us to make a global impact – from embracing behavioral sciences and waste reduction techniques to utilizing cutting-edge, planet-friendly ingredients.