Operations Finance Manager

About the role

First Class Vending, now part of Aramark Refreshments, is Southern California’s leader in vending and micro-market solutions for over 30 years. We deliver inspired break experiences through a full portfolio of snacks, coffee, tea, cold brew, and fresh food options, all tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Backed by Aramark’s national scale and expertise, our local team continues to create welcoming spaces where employees and guests can recharge, connect, and enjoy a true sense of community.

The Operations 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. This is a full-time, on-site position (Monday through Friday) located in Bell Gardens, Southeastern Los Angeles County.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the month-end close process and variance analysis versus projection and plan.
• Performs weekly and monthly analysis of food, labor, and direct cost productivity, including the identification of underperforming locations.
• Conducts root cause analysis of revenue, operating costs, and Earnings Before Interest and Taxes variances to plan and projections.
• Leads base unit bookkeepers to ensure the completeness and integrity of all financial reports and internal control requirements.
• Partners with operations teams to drive profitable growth of profit and loss through productivity and revenue growth.
• Oversees compliance with contract results, aids in monitoring critical metric maximization, and participates in contract performance reviews.
• Trains operations managers and unit bookkeepers on the use of financial reporting systems, understanding and interpreting financial reports, and their finance and accounting responsibilities.
• Supports 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.
• Coordinates the monthly projection process by supporting operations managers, unit bookkeepers, and analyzing financial trends.
• Assists in coordinating the monthly planning process, including setting targets, analysis of monthly spreads, and helping with organizing the budget presentation.
• Leads analysis and responses to client inquiries.
• Develops and submits 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 to drive free cash flow.
• Assists with internal audit support and government audits as needed.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to adapt to new situations, work with senior management, and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detailed-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet and database software; strong Excel skills.
• May require travel.

Pay

The salaried rate for this position is $80,000.00 to $100,000.00.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Retirement savings plans like 401(k).
• Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site position (Monday through Friday); remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available.