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 recognised top 10 employer worldwide. In Australia, Compass Group Australia (CGA) generates $2.0Bn revenue per annum, servicing over 350 clients across over 700 sites, with 17,000 employees. 

Chartwells are specialists in providing catering and hospitality services in education. Our goal is to provide engaging and nutritious dining solutions tailored to support academic achievement at the highest levels.

Join a global leader that feeds innovation, drives hospitality, and powers possibility!

In this role, you’ll provide robust analytical support across Chartwells' division, including detailed commercial finance analysis, active participation in commercial negotiations, and strategic support for the broader commercial team.

The Role:

In this dynamic role, you will partnering closely with the Commercial Business Partner and General Manager of Operations to influence key commercial and financial decisions. You’ll play a critical role in shaping retention strategies, developing commercial scenarios, and managing the full commercial life cycle of major contracts—including budgeting, forecasting, client billing, and P&L preparation.

Your insights will help quantify operational initiatives, track performance, and identify opportunities for margin improvement. You’ll also contribute to contract reviews, ensuring financial terms are aligned and compliant, while supporting broader commercial initiatives.

With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you’ll challenge existing models, promote best practices, and drive efficiencies that support sustainable growth. This role also includes providing backup support for the Commercial Accountant and undertaking additional duties aligned with your capabilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic & Commercial Partnership
• Contract & Financial Management
• Operational & Commercial Analysis
• Commercial Excellence & Innovation
• Team Collaboration & Support
  • Provide backup support for Commercial Accountant duties during leave or vacancies
  • Analyse under performing contracts and recommend strategic actions
  • Contribute to key initiatives such as Match-fit and other business improvement programs
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and bid modelling, including scenario analysis
  • Promote best practices and drive continuous improvement across commercial processes

The Person:
You're a driven, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Your toolkit includes:

• Minimum 3 years previous experience in commercial finance
• Experience in financial modelling and commercial review
• Degree qualified and/or studying towards CA/CPA
• Have previous analytical and/or accounting experience with a private/public company
• Sound technical and analytical skills
• Advance Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Powerpoint skills
• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude, who can work autonomously in a team environment
• Vibrant personality who will be able to work easily with their peers

Please note: This role will be based in our Sydney (NSW) office, 35-51 Mitchell Street McMahons Point NSW 2060.

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

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au