Senior Business Analyst

• Reporting to the BU Executive General Manager 
• Exposure to complex, multi-site environments, including WAIO and OD environments
• Hybrid working model (2 days working from home & 3 days working in the office)

 

Compass Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange (Top 20) and is the global market leader in providing food and a range of support services to customers in the workplace, schools and colleges, hospitals, at leisure and in remote environments. We operate in over 50 countries, employ over 600,000 people, and are a recognized top 10 employer worldwide. In Australia, Compass Group Australia (CGA) generates $2.4Bn revenue per annum, servicing over 350 clients across over 700 sites, with 15,000 employees.

 

The position

We're seeking a Senior Business Analyst to deliver high-quality financial and operational insights that drive performance across our diverse portfolio. In this role, you will partner closely with operational, finance, and commercial leaders to translate complex data into actionable insights, enabling informed decisions and influencing business outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate financial and operational analysis to drive site performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Analyse key cost drivers (labour, food, operations) to support efficiency and cost optimisation
• Support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting, including variance analysis and performance insights
• Partner with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to translate data into clear, actionable insights
• Act as a trusted advisor on financial implications, business cases, pricing, and investment decisions
• Develop and track KPI frameworks to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement
• Identify performance gaps, implement reporting and process improvements, and evaluate outcomes for ongoing optimisation

About You

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 5+ years’ experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Proven experience in a business partnering role, influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into commercial insights
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders at all levels
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience in operational, site-based, or multi-site environments
• Knowledge of cost drivers within hospitality, mining, or services sectors
• Experience using ERP systems and/or BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)

 

If you're looking to build your career in a role that blends commercial thinking, teamwork, and business impact, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Why Compass Group

Be part of Australia's largest food and support services company. You'll work across iconic venues and leading workplaces, partnering with experts in culinary, technology and sustainability to deliver experiences people love. We offer scale, career pathways, and the autonomy to shape strategies that deliver meaningful, measurable growth.

 

The Benefits

Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program! This includes comprehensive learning & development offerings, a variety of recognition programs and company discounts, an excellent salary benchmarking matrix and at this management level also includes an incentive bonus scheme! You can read all about these here: Why work at Compass

If you're ready to take the next step in your marketing career and contribute to something bigger, we want to hear from you! For any questions, doubts, or for a confidential chat, please reach out to us at talisson@compass-group.com.au

We are committed to ensuring a recruitment process that is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all. If you require any adjustments or alternative methods of communication during the process, please let us know—our team will support you in the way that works best for you.