Director Finance & Operations Business Partnering

Career Opportunities: Director Finance & Operations Business Partnering (7866) Requisition ID 7866 -Posted - Miami - Accounting & Finance - FL Job Title: Director Finance & Operations Business Partnering Job Location: Miami-USA-33142 Work Location Type: On-Site Role Purpose Statement The Director, Finance & Operations Business Partnering will serve as the strategic finance leader for regional Customer Service Center (CSC) groups (referred to as regions). This individual will act as the primary liaison between Operations leadership and the broader Finance organization, ensuring strong field-to-corporate communication and alignment. The role is responsible for driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision‑making across a multi‑site organization. It combines elements of business partnership, forecasting, and controlling to support value creation and long‑term growth—particularly in a fast‑paced, private equity‑backed environment. Main Accountabilities Strategic Finance & Business Partnering Act as the strategic finance partner to Operations leadership, enabling financial transparency, performance coaching, and operational accountability Lead cross‑functional initiatives that enhance forecasting accuracy, optimize resource allocation, and reduce operating costs Validation of business cases and client proformas Facilitate robust communication from regional teams to corporate, including monthly business reviews, site performance updates, and dashboards Support post‑acquisition integration efforts and change management initiatives in alignment with private equity value creation plans Review the accuracy of P&L and, where applicable, balance sheet reporting in accordance with IFRS and internal controls Lead the development and execution of rolling forecasts, flash forecasts, and scenario models Evaluate financial and operational KPIs, conducting variance analysis and performance deep‑dives to support agile decision‑making Coordinate with FP&A and Accounting to ensure timely and accurate monthly close processes Operational Support & Decision Insights Deliver actionable insights across key operational drivers, including labor productivity, food and materials cost efficiency, throughput, service levels, and capital investment ROI Guide site‑level leadership teams using visual analytics and predictive tools (e.g., Power BI, Adaptive Planning) Liaise with HQ Accounting & FP&A to ensure audit readiness, accounting accuracy, and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) Customer Profitability Analytics Cost recovery assessment. Collaboration between commercial and operations to improve margins and elevate client delight Collaborate with business partners during the development of value creation targets, which includes challenging values, timing, and feasibility of measures Knowledge, Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required) MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent post‑graduate certification (preferred)10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally in operations‑heavy, manufacturing, logistics, or private equity‑backed environments Proven experience with rolling forecasts, flash forecasting, scenario modeling, and data visualization Proficiency with finance systems such as SAP, Adaptive Planning, and Power BI Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills across both executive and operational audiences Demonstrated success leading teams in multi‑site or decentralized environments Proven track record of driving a data‑enabled operating model, translating operational and financial requirements into scalable data, analytics, and decision frameworks that enable faster, more informed decision‑making across the enterprise LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affimative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Skychefs