Operations Finance Manager

Operations Finance ManagerFirst Class Vending, now part of Aramark Refreshments, has been Southern California's leader in vending and micro-market solutions for over 30 years. We deliver inspired break experiences through a full portfolio of snacks, coffee, tea, cold brew, and fresh food options, all tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Backed by Aramark's national scale and expertise, our local team continues to create welcoming spaces where employees and guests can recharge, connect, and enjoy a true sense of community.The Operations 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. This is a full-time, on-site position (Monday through Friday); remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational finance, exceptional Excel skills, and experience managing day-to-day financial activities in a fast-paced environment. This position is housed in Bell Gardens, which is located in Southeastern Los Angeles County.COMPENSATION: The salaried rate for this position is $80,000.00 to $100,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & CompensationThere is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Job ResponsibilitiesCoordinates the month-end close process and variance analysis versus projection and planWeekly and monthly analysis of food, labor and direct cost productivity, including the identification of underperforming locationsRoot case analysis of revenue, operating costs and Earnings Before Interest and Taxes variances to plan and projectionsLeads base unit bookkeepers with ensuring the completeness and integrity of all financial reports and internal control requirements are metPartners with operations teams to drive the profitable growth of profit and loss through productivity and revenue growthOversees compliance with contract results, aid in monitoring critical metric maximization and participate in contract performance reviewsTrains operations managers and unit bookkeepers on use of financial reporting systems, understanding and interpreting financial reports and their finance and accounting responsibilitiesSupports the Operations teams with client meetings, quarterly business reviews and budget presentationsParticipates in new business and client retention efforts through analytical support and proforma developmentCoordinate the monthly projection process by supporting operations managers, unit bookkeepers and analyzing financial trendsAssists in coordinating the monthly planning process, which includes setting targets, analysis of monthly spreads and helping with organizing the budget presentationLead analysis and responses to client inquiriesDevelop and submit monthly invoices for business unit contracts to ensure accurate and prompt payment with support from unit bookkeepersActively involved with accounts receivable collections, inventory management and capital expenditure controls which all drive free cash flowAssists when needed with internal audit support and government auditsTracks and reports on all modificationsDevelops ad hoc reports for senior managementProvides information for historical, current and future financial and statistical dataPerforms assigned special projects and analysis as needed by senior managementQualificationsRequires at least 4 years of hands-on accounting/finance experience with progressive analytical responsibilityRequires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance/accountingMBA or course work toward an MBA preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment and ability to learn quicklyThe ability to adapt to new situations and work with senior management as well as prioritize multiple projects simultaneously is keyAbility to be detailed oriented and possess exceptional organizational skills and will be able to meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong working knowledge of spreadsheet and database softwareStrong excel skillsMay require travelAbout Aramark Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.