Unit Finance Controller & FP&A Analyst

Aramark Corporation; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking an Unit Controller/Operations Finance Analyst to support forecasting, inventory controls, analysis, auditing, and operational finance for Chicago Public Schools.

You will partner with operating departments, lead accounts payable, analyze meal trends and costs, prepare commodity and inventory reports, and assist the Finance Director with the annual business plan and quarterly forecasts. On-site work in Chicago, IL is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field required.
• 3-6 years of relevant work experience in FP&A or accounting.
• Proven FP&A and accounting experience required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record daily meals and perform weekly reconciliation against the POS system.
• Analyze meal trends, food cost per meal, and direct expenses to identify top/bottom performers and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead Accounts Payable, including vendor invoice processing and monthly vendor statement reviews.
• Analyze and compare monthly and quarterly results, metrics and KPIs against plan and benchmarks.
• Support the Finance Director in developing the annual business plan and quarterly forecasts.
• Prepare Commodity Reports twice a month for fiscal month-end and client billing.
• Assist Inventory Manager with physical monthly counts and month-end inventory reports for field management review.
• Maintain all files and documentation to a high standard.
• Perform or compile ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Advance unresolved issues.

Skills

FP&A

Excel

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/GL

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking an Unit Controller/Operations Finance Analyst to support forecasting, inventory controls, analysis, auditing, and operational finance for Chicago Public Schools.

You will partner with operating departments, lead accounts payable, analyze meal trends and costs, prepare commodity and inventory reports, and assist the Finance Director with the annual business plan and quarterly forecasts. On-site work in Chicago, IL is required.