EMEA Planning

We are seeking an EMEA Planning & Insights Manager to join our Finance team. This is a full time, permanent role, reporting to Finance Director. This pivotal role is at the heart of the business - responsible not only for analysing and identifying trends across the region, but also for translating complex data into meaningful insights that resonate with a wide variety of stakeholders, many of whom are not finance specialists. The successful candidate will combine strong FP&A expertise with the ability to influence decision-making, optimise financial performance, and support the achievement of business objectives across EMEA. A background in hospitality, facilities, or consumer goods will be valued, even if your previous roles were not strictly financial. This position offers the chance to make a tangible impact within a fast-paced, high-performance environment. There are no direct reports in this role. Key Responsibilities: Financial Planning Lead the annual budget and forecasting process across the EMEA region, coordinating with local Finance Managers. Enhance and streamline tools, models, and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. Ensure consistency and alignment across regional financial planning activities. Reporting Consolidate and report results across 14 countries in EMEA. Maintain central financial and non-financial databases. Deliver timely, accurate KPI dashboards and internal reports tailored to different audiences. Produce monthly and quarterly results packs, integrating both financial and operational insights. Lead monthly financial reviews with Finance and Operations leadership. Analysis & Insight Provide clear, actionable insights that drive performance and decision-making across Operations, People, Business Excellence, Marketing, and Sustainability. Partner with non-financial stakeholders, making complex data accessible and meaningful. Proactively identify opportunities to add value and shape strategic outcomes. Support senior leadership with ad hoc analysis and projects. Required Experience: Degree-qualified with a recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or working to complete 5+ years' experience in financial planning and analysis. Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel/Google Sheets; financial modelling expertise essential. Track record of improving reporting and planning processes. Confident communicator with the ability to influence and explain complex concepts to non-financial audiences. Results-oriented, responsive, and proactive with a "can-do" mindset. Experience in hospitality, facilities, or consumer sectors strongly preferred. Knowledge of relational databases and coding languages (e.g. SQL) is a plus. At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Please review our Privacy Notice for details on how we maintain, protect and why your personal data is collected when you apply for a job with Compass Group. We will not retain any CV's or job applications for longer than necessary. #Republic of Ireland Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.