Business Associate Commercial – Business & Industry

Sydney office based, Mitchell Street, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060

Leading 4 Direct Reports
Reporting to the Commercial Business Partner
Hybrid working model (2 days working from home & 3 days working in the office)

Join Compass Group Australia and shape the next wave of growth across our sports, leisure, entertainment and workplace dining portfolios. If you excel at building multiyear pipelines, crafting winning solutions, and converting complex opportunities into long-term partnerships, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact.

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.

Our Commercial – Business & Industry is growing and we are seeking an Associate Business Partner Commercial to provide high‑quality commercial support to our Senior Operations and Financial Leadership teams. This role plays a key part in driving financial performance across a diverse portfolio, leading a commercial team, and ensuring strong governance, reporting accuracy, and contractual compliance.

THE POSITION

You will act as a trusted advisor to the Business Unit operational leaders, delivering insight‑driven analysis to support decision‑making while fostering a high‑performance, safety‑focused culture.

Main responsibilities:

Month‑End Close
- Support an accurate and on‑time month‑end close process.
- Work closely with the broader finance team to ensure numbers are complete, reliable, and well‑understood.

Financial Reporting & Insights
- Prepare clear, practical financial reports that help leaders understand performance.
- Provide analysis and commentary that supports good decision‑making and value creation.
- Benchmark portfolio and sector performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Contribute to regular planning activities, including:
  - Monthly outlooks
  - 90‑day forecasts
  - Annual budgets
  - Multi‑year financial plans
Build and maintain flexible forecast models that adapt to a changing business environment.
Commercial Modelling & Contract Management
- Develop commercial and financial models to support tenders and new opportunities.
- Ensure contract price escalations and variations are applied accurately and on time.
- Manage complex contract variations in line with agreed governance processes.
- Ensure financial and commercial reporting meets legislative, contractual, and internal requirements.
Working With Stakeholders
- Partner with operational leaders across multi‑service contracts to provide clear commercial advice.
- Work closely with teams such as FP&A, Business Development, Supply Chain, and Legal.
- Act as a key commercial contact for client‑related financial queries.
- Build strong, respectful working relationships through open communication and teamwork.

Senior Leadership Support
- Prepare clear, well‑structured analysis and presentation materials for Senior Leadership.
- Support month‑end, budgeting, and forecasting discussions with meaningful insights.
Team Leadership & Support
- Assist the Commercial Business Partner in leading and supporting the commercial team.
- Help create a positive, inclusive team environment where people feel supported to learn and grow.
- Contribute to coaching, performance discussions, and capability development across the team.

THE PERSON

Essential

Commerce / Finance / Accounting Degree qualified
Minimum 5+ years relevant experience
Sound technical and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and successfully influence senior management
Experience in budgeting and reporting across multiple service lines within a portfolio

Desirable

Post degree qualification (CA/CPA)
Experience in ORACLE accounting system
Proven ability in providing senior operations leadership with advanced finance support and influencing outcomes based on well-presented analytics

Ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career? Apply now and be part of something bigger. You’ll partner with stakeholders, explain results clearly, and build the models and dashboards that help teams act faster and smarter. Join Compass Group’s Finance team and help strengthen the financial sustainability of our organization.

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 ********@compass-group.com.au or *****@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.