Finance Manager II: Lead Profitability & Ops Finance

Aramark; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Finance Manager to partner with Operations in developing financial analyses and reporting that support planning and performance evaluation. You will guide front-line management, train and mentor operations managers, and lead variance analysis, invoicing, and internal controls.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, preparing proformas, and supporting client meetings and business reviews with a focus on cash flow and profitability.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of hands-on accounting/finance experience with progressive analytical responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance/accounting; 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.

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

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Analytical

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Finance Manager to partner with Operations in developing financial analyses and reporting that support planning and performance evaluation. You will guide front-line management, train and mentor operations managers, and lead variance analysis, invoicing, and internal controls.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, preparing proformas, and supporting client meetings and business reviews with a focus on cash flow and profitability.