Finance Manager

Talantir; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a Finance Manager for Dining & Events in Houston. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for the Dining & Events segment, partnering with operations to optimize pricing, costs, and profitability.

You will develop dashboards with Power BI to monitor revenue and margins and support month-end close with data integrity. The role requires strong FP&A experience, advanced Excel, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of FP&A, finance, or operational finance experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling abilities.
• Proven ability to partner with operations and non-financial stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and Power BI experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for Dining & Events.
• Monitor performance against targets; identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide variance analysis and actionable insights.
• Partner with operations leaders on pricing, costs, and decision-making.
• Develop dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI) tracking revenue, labor, costs.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Financial systems

Job description

Finance Manager – Dining & Events

Location: Houston, TX (Corporate Headquarters) or Regional Hubs – Minneapolis, MN or Pittsburgh, PA

Compensation: $115,000.00 to $135,000.00, based on experience

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the Dining & Events segment.
• Monitor financial performance against targets, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide variance analysis and clear, actionable insights to support business decisions.

Business Partnership & Operations Support

• Partner closely with operations leaders to support day‑to‑day decision‑making, pricing strategies, and cost management.
• Translate financial data into insights that improve operational efficiency, event profitability, and client outcomes.
• Support site‑level and regional teams with financial guidance, reporting, and performance tracking.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) to track key performance indicators such as revenue, labor, food cost, and event margins.
• Analyze large data sets to identify performance drivers and recommend improvements.
• Respond to ad‑hoc reporting needs with speed and accuracy to support leadership priorities.

Month‑End Close & Financial Integrity

• Partner with accounting and shared services teams to ensure accurate and timely month‑end close.
• Review financial results, validate data integrity, and ensure alignment between operational and financial reporting.

Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement

• Support strategic initiatives including system enhancements, process improvements, and automation efforts.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Contribute to the achievement of segment financial goals through proactive planning and execution.

What We’re Looking For

Must‑Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or operational finance roles
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Proven ability to partner with operations and non‑financial stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Hands‑on, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, service‑oriented environment

Nice‑to‑Have:

• Experience in hospitality, food service, events, or multi‑site operations
• Background in pricing, margin analysis, or cost optimization
• Experience working in a shared services or centralized finance model
• Exposure to ERP systems and financial system transformations

Our Benefits

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Elior North America

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.