Job Description

The Finance Manager partners with the Operations Teams in developing financial analysis and reporting that aids in effective planning and performance evaluation. In this wide-ranging role, the Finance Manager provides guidance to the front-line management team while training, coaching, developing and mentoring operations managers.

"COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position ranges from $100,000 to $160,000, depending on circumstances including an applicant?s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). This is Aramark?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

• Coordinates the month-end close process and variance analysis versus projection and plan
• Weekly and monthly analysis of food, labor and direct cost productivity, including the identification of underperforming locations
• Root case analysis of revenue, operating costs and Earnings Before Interest and Taxes variances to plan and projections
• Leads finance team with ensuring the completeness and integrity of all financial reports and internal control requirements are met
• Partners with operations teams to drive the profitable growth of profit and loss through productivity and revenue growth
• Oversees compliance with contract deliverables, aid in monitoring critical metric maximization and participate in contract performance reviews
• Trains operations managers and finance teams on use of financial reporting systems, understanding and interpreting financial reports and their finance and accounting responsibilities
• Supports the Operations teams with client meetings, quarterly business reviews and budget presentations
• Participates in new business and client retention efforts through analytical support and proforma development.
• Coordinate the monthly projection process by supporting operations managers and finance teams and analyzing financial trends
• Assists in coordinating the monthly planning process, which includes setting targets, analysis of monthly spreads and helping with organizing the budget presentation
• Lead analysis and responses to client inquiries
• Develop and submit monthly invoices for business unit contracts to ensure accurate and prompt payment with support from finance team
• Actively involved with accounts receivable collections, inventory management and capital expenditure controls which all drive free cash flow
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors as primary contact for various audits
• Develops ad hoc reports for senior management
• Provides information for historical, current and future financial and statistical data
• Performs assigned special projects and analysis as needed by senior management
• At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

• Requires at least 5 years of hands-on accounting/finance experience with progressive analytical responsibility
• Requires a bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting or related field
• MBA/CPA preferred
• Audit experience preferred (internal, external, or public accounting)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment and ability to learn quickly
• The ability to adapt to new situations and work with senior management as well as prioritize multiple projects simultaneously is key
• Ability to be detailed oriented and possess exceptional organizational skills and will be able to meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet and database software
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• 20-30% travel required to locations.