Finance Manager II

Aramark•New York, NY

About The Position

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward-thinkers look at each opportunity as an experience—not a requirement—and deliver out-of-this world, truly sensory experiences, feeding your company culture. Learn more by visiting lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com. 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.

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
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

Nice To Haves

MBA or course work toward an MBA preferred

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