Finance Manager

ARAMARK; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group, seeks a Finance Manager to partner with Operations on financial analysis and reporting. You will train and mentor operations managers while guiding front-line teams in planning and performance evaluation.

You will contribute to month-end close, budgeting, client meetings, and strategic cost controls to drive profitable growth across locations.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of hands-on accounting/finance experience with progressive analytical responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting or equivalent experience.
• MBA or coursework toward an MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the month-end close process and perform variance analysis versus projection and plan.
• Weekly and monthly analysis of food, labor and direct cost productivity; identify underperforming locations.
• Lead base unit bookkeepers to ensure completeness and integrity of financial reports and internal controls.
• Partner with operations teams to drive profitable growth of P&L through productivity and revenue growth.
• Coordinate monthly projection process with operations managers and bookkeepers; analyze financial trends.
• Assist in coordinating monthly planning, budgeting, and target setting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Bookkeeping

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

MBA or MBA coursework

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

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.

LifeWorks Restaurant Group crafts thoughtful, chef-led dining and hospitality experiences designed around the people and places we serve. From the first conversation, our teams work as true partners with our clients, shaping everything from the design of a space to the way the experience comes to life. We craft thoughtful, elevated experiences that leave people more inspired, more connected, and genuinely cared for. LifeWorks Restaurant Group is part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group. Learn more at LifeWorks Restaurant Group . Imagination Well Served. #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup

Job Responsibilities

• 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 base unit bookkeepers 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 results, aid in monitoring critical metric maximization and participate in contract performance reviews
• Trains operations managers and unit bookkeepers 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, unit bookkeepers 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 unit bookkeepers
• Actively involved with accounts receivable collections, inventory management and capital expenditure controls which all drive free cash flow
• Assists when needed with internal audit support and government audits
• Tracks and reports on all modifications
• 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.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of hands-on accounting/finance experience with progressive analytical responsibility
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance/accounting
• MBA or course work toward an MBA preferred
• 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 excel skills
• May require travel

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .