Regional Finance Manager

Aramark•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$110,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

LifeWorks is seeking a Regional Finance Manager to support a portfolio of small and mid-sized accounts across our East and West regions. The Regional Finance Manager serves as a strategic finance partner to operations and business leaders, providing financial planning, analysis, reporting, and insight that drive operational performance and long-term decision-making. This role bridges regional operational finance support with enterprise-level FP&A responsibilities, ensuring financial discipline, accurate forecasting, strong controls, and continuous performance improvement. This is a fully remote position. Candidates must be located in the Central or Mountain time zones to best support regional operations. LifeWorks Restaurant Group is a hospitality-driven restaurant company built for the modern workplace. We design and operate chef-led cafés, catering programs, and food experiences that go far beyond transactions, creating moments of connection, culture, and care in everything we do. Rooted in culinary excellence and powered by creativity, LifeWorks brings together food, design, and service to build brands within brands, tailoring each experience to the people and communities we serve. Our work lives at the intersection of hospitality and strategy, elevating everyday dining, strengthening workplace culture, and turning food into a meaningful part of how organizations engage their teams. At LifeWorks, people make the difference. That belief shapes how we lead, how we partner, and how we bring hospitality to life across every café, every campus, and every client relationship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Minimum 4+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A roles.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate insights into clear recommendations.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA, Master’s degree, or professional certification (CPA, CFA) a plus.
Experience supporting operational or multi-location environments.
Proficiency with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
Prior experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business partnering.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting process, including revenue projections, expense forecasting, capital expenditures, and target setting in alignment with organizational goals.
Coordinate monthly projections and rolling forecasts; analyze variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis, business planning, and strategic initiatives.
Oversee month-end close coordination and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
Perform detailed variance, trend, and profitability analyses across revenue, labor, food/direct costs, overhead, and EBIT.
Identify underperforming locations or business units and perform root cause analysis, providing actionable recommendations.
Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to senior leadership and operations teams.
Partner closely with regional operations leaders and department heads to improve profitability through revenue growth and cost optimization.
Support operations with financial insights related to pricing, staffing, productivity, and contract performance.
Participate in client meetings, quarterly business reviews, and budget presentations as a financial subject-matter expert.
Provide analytical support for new business opportunities, client retention efforts, proformas, and investment evaluations.
Monitor costs and expenses, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements while supporting operational objectives.
Continuously improve financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes, systems, and tools to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.
Ensure consistent application of financial metrics and best practices across regions or business units.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, contractual requirements, and regulatory policies.
Support internal, external, and government audits as required.
Oversee invoicing related to business unit contracts, accounts receivable collections, inventory management, and capital expenditures to optimize cash flow.
Train and mentor operations managers, analysts, and unit bookkeepers on financial systems, reporting, and financial accountability.
Promote financial literacy and stronger decision-making across operational teams.
Ensure financial data integrity and adherence to reporting standards.
Lead or support special projects requiring advanced financial and statistical analysis.
Prepare ad hoc reports and executive-level analyses for senior management, supporting historical, current, and forward-looking evaluations.