Finance Manager II

About the role

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. 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.

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

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