Finance Sr Manager

Aramark•Grapevine, TX

About The Position

The Senior Finance Manager serves as a strategic partner to Operations leadership, driving financial performance through advanced analysis, forecasting, and decision support. This role goes beyond reporting by influencing business strategy, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring strong financial discipline across the portfolio. The Senior Finance Manager provides leadership to both finance and operations teams, while developing scalable processes, strengthening financial controls, and guiding long-term planning initiatives.

Requirements

6+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience with demonstrated ownership of financial strategy and business partnership
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate financial data into business decisions
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership and clients
High attention to detail with strong organizational discipline
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Own and lead the month-end close process, including deep variance analysis against forecast, budget, and prior periods, with clear insights and action plans
Drive weekly and monthly performance reviews across food, labor, and direct costs, proactively identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across locations
Conduct advanced root cause analysis on revenue, cost drivers, and EBIT performance, and translate findings into operational recommendations
Provide financial leadership and oversight to unit bookkeepers and finance support teams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong internal controls
Act as a strategic business partner to Operations leadership, influencing decisions that drive profitability, efficiency, and long-term growth
Lead financial performance reviews tied to contract compliance, key metrics, and client expectations, ensuring accountability across stakeholders
Develop and deliver financial training and guidance to operations leaders, improving financial acumen and ownership at the site level
Lead financial components of client interactions, including quarterly business reviews, budget presentations, and performance discussions
Support new business initiatives, contract renewals, and retention efforts through financial modeling, proformas, and scenario analysis
Own the monthly forecasting and projection process, ensuring accuracy, alignment, and accountability across business units
Lead the annual planning and budgeting process, including target setting, financial modeling, and executive-level presentations
Serve as a primary point of contact for financial inquiries from clients and senior leadership, providing clear and actionable insights
Oversee billing and invoicing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with contractual terms
Drive improvements in cash flow through oversight of accounts receivable, inventory controls, and capital expenditure management
Partner with internal audit and external stakeholders on audits, ensuring compliance and timely resolution of findings
Track, analyze, and report on contract modifications and financial impacts
Develop executive-level reporting and ad hoc analysis to support senior leadership decision-making
Provide forward-looking insights using historical, current, and predictive financial data
Lead or support high-impact financial initiatives and special projects as directed by senior leadership