Regional Finance Manager - Remote

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the month-end close process and variance analysis versus projection and plan
• Weekly and monthly analysis of labor and direct cost productivity, including the identification of underperforming locations
• Root cause analysis of revenue, operating costs, and profit 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 through productivity and revenue growth
• Oversees compliance with contract results, aids in processing scope amendments, and annual contract escalation
• 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 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
• Coordinates the monthly projection process by supporting operations managers, unit bookkeepers, and analyzing financial trends
• Assists in coordinating the annual budget process, which includes 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 and front-line operators
• 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
• 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 coursework toward an MBA helpful
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to complete established deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgement and ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, working with both account management and senior leaders of the organization
• Must be organized, demonstrate initiative, and have the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
• Adherence to generally accepted accounting practices and observation of all financial controls and processes is required
• Working knowledge of Oracle Discoverer a plus
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills required
• May require travel 2-4 times a year

About the company

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth.