Sr Operations Controller

HMSHost; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading company in the travel retail and food & beverage sector is seeking a Sr Operations Controller in Chicago. This role focuses on financial and operational analysis to maximize sales and optimize costs. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial analysis, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years in financial or business analysis required.
• Experience in Food and Beverage or Retail operations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implements processes to track financial metrics.
• Partners with management to improve store performance.
• Prepares reports and presentations for management.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

MBA

Tools

Excel

Job description

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About the Company:

Avolta is the leading global travel retail and food & beverage player, enhancing every traveler’s journey through innovation and seamless execution. Operating in 73 countries with more than 1,000 locations, Avolta delivers a diverse, world-class experience across retail and dining.

In North America, Avolta is comprised of HMSHost, Hudson, and Dufry. Together, the company operates over 2,000 stores across travel convenience, specialty retail, duty free, and food & beverage in travel venues, including airports, commuter hubs, landmarks, and tourist destinations, serving millions of guests each year.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Sr Operations Controller is to use financial and operational analysis to observe, collect, understand, communicate and report company operational data as measured against key performance indicators; to ensure managers focus on maximizing sales, optimize cost & labor controls, to conduct operational and financial analysis in support of development and Joint Venture activities, and provide financial support to the location EDO. The Sr Operations Controller leads forecasting, reporting, control environment and performance management for the company’s Chicago airport location.

Essential Functions:

• Implements processes and procedures to track company defined financial metrics throughout their area of responsibility
• Provides input into development projects by accurately evaluating financial risks and returns of potentially new business opportunities
• Partners with branch management to improve performance of every store through daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly reviews
• Evaluates accounting processes for designated location and makes the appropriate recommendations and/or implements the appropriate solutions.
• Maintains the operations control environment by ensuring compliance with all company standards/policies
• Provides training to branch management to build both financial and business acumen.
• Ensures the financial integrity of the operations income statement and balance sheet through weekly/monthly/quarterly close processes.
• Drives and partners with branch management with price sweeps, menu and/or product optimization, zone, capture and/or market share analysis and implement/supports the organization’s goals
• Oversees maintenance of internal accounting records and is responsible for preparing timely area management reports
• Trains management, supports programs, and leads analysis, for inventory management and cost of sales optimization
• Trains management, supports programs, and leads analysis for labor workforce management optimization
• Drives the forecast process through the company p&l process including review and validation
• Partners with operations management to provide accurate fact-based analysis to support both sales growth and expense reductions/improvements at a store level.
• Prepares reports and presentations, including developing financial bridges as required by management

Reporting relationship and other important information:

• The Sr Operations Controller position as described falls under the Fair Labor Standards act as an Exempt position
• The position is required to travel occasionally and irregularly to project sites as necessary Requires irregular and occasional travel to support the requirements of the business.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Finance (MBA preferred), or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in Food and Beverage or Retail operations a plus.
• Requires strong financial acumen and the ability to understand and teach variance analysis.
• Requires 8 years in financial or business analysis, preferably in a medium to high volume environment
• Requires an advanced working knowledge of Excel including financial modeling skills
• Requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Requires ability to build strong relationships and function well in a heavily matrixed organizational environment, as well as develop strong relationships with external partners including Joint Ventures, sub-tenants and landlords

Disclaimer:

All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

HMSHost is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Business Development, and Finance

• Industries

  Hospitality and Retail

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