Regional Finance Manager - Remote

Aramark•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Remote

About The Position

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 oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to complete established deadlines in a fast-paced environment are essential to your success
Sound judgement is key as you well as 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.
Adhering to generally accepted accounting practices and observing all financial controls and processes is required
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills required

Nice To Haves

MBA or course work toward an MBA helpful
Working knowledge of Oracle Discoverer a plus

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 the profitable growth through productivity and revenue growth
Oversees compliance with contract results, aid in processing scope amendments and annual contract escalation
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 annual budget 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 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