Aramark

Finance Sr Manager

Aramark$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience with strong ownership of financial strategy.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
  • MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced certification preferred.
  • Strong influencing skills with the ability to convert financial data into actionable business decisions.
  • Proven multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with senior leadership and clients.
  • High attention to detail with robust organizational discipline.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the month-end close process, providing variance analysis with actionable insights.
  • Drive performance reviews across food, labor, and direct costs, identifying trends and risks.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on financial performance, translating findings into operational recommendations.
  • Provide financial leadership to unit bookkeepers and finance support, ensuring internal controls.
  • Act as a strategic partner to Operations leadership, influencing profitability and efficiency decisions.
  • Lead financial performance reviews tied to contract compliance and key metrics.
  • Deliver financial training to operations leaders, enhancing site-level financial ownership.
  • Oversee client interactions regarding financial aspects, including business reviews and budget presentations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence business strategy and financial performance.
  • Leadership role providing guidance to finance and operations teams.
  • Engagement in high-impact financial initiatives and special projects.
  • Access to executive-level reporting and insights for decision-making.
  • Chance to develop skills in financial modeling and analysis within a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Description

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.

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation of being in the office 2 days per week.

Job Responsibilities

Job 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


Qualifications

Qualifications

  • 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
  • MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced certification strongly preferred
  • 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


Education

About Aramark

Aramark provides food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. ARAMARK’s position as a world leader in facility services stems from decades of experience and superior service in the diversified outsourcing industry. From their humble beginnings in 1936 at the helm of Davre Davidson and his peanut vending machines to our place — for the sixth time in nine years — at the top of Fortune magazine’s list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” ARAMARK has maintained an unwavering focus on providing world-class experiences, environments, and outcomes for their clients. At ARAMARK, they take care of buildings and infrastructure so that their customers can take care of their core business. They are proud to provide exceptional facility management services for 1,600 companies in 16,000 facilities — about 1.8 billion square feet worldwide. ARAMARK provides comprehensive facility service solutions that enable its clients to maximize safety, productivity, and reliability. Their success is the result of their steadfast commitment to service excellence. They pride themselves on delivering customizable, sustainable solutions in a wide range of facilities by working closely with their clients to achieve mutual goals. Self-performed services, ongoing client communication, performance metrics, and an environment of team learning and development enable us to perform beyond expectations in virtually every client engagement. Whatever the company’s facility needs, ARAMARK is here to consistently exceed the expectations for service excellence with the best people, the most innovative processes, and the latest technologies.

Aramark Careers

Join Aramark's vibrant team today and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. As a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, Aramark offers unparalleled job opportunities designed to enhance your professional growth and development. Work You’ll Do At Aramark, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth and innovation. Our team members are at the heart of our operations, providing essential services across various industries. By joining our team, you will collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact every day. Aramark offers a wide range of employment opportunities, from frontline positions to executive roles, each contributing to our mission of delivering experiences that enrich and nourish lives. Whether you are looking for a full-time position or an internship, Aramark provides a path that will advance your career and expand your skills. Leadership and Development Step into a role that challenges you to be your best. Aramark’s leadership is committed to nurturing talents through robust training programs and diversity initiatives that ensure all team members are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. Our leadership training equips you with the tools necessary to lead with confidence and integrity. Innovation at Work Innovation is at the core of Aramark, where we continuously seek cutting-edge solutions to improve our services and operations. Engage in work that pushes the boundaries and leads to transformative outcomes, not just for our company but for the industries we serve. Join Our Team Explore the multitude of job opportunities at Aramark, where your career aspirations can take flight. We are actively hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to contribute to a team that celebrates diversity and is driven by excellence. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with an Aramark internship, where you can apply your classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. Our internships provide a foundation for learning and development, plus the opportunity to build professional networks that can be pivotal in your career journey. Benefits and Culture Aramark is dedicated to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy, fulfilling life both inside and outside of work. Our culture thrives on teamwork, respect, and inclusivity, creating an environment where every employee can thrive. Stay Connected Search open positions that match your skills and interests on the Aramark Jobs portal. We look for passionate, solution-driven team players who are eager to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work at Aramark. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Aramark. Join Aramark today and be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence and innovation in everything we do. Your future starts here!
Learn more about Aramark
Size
248,300 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$688.5 million
Founded
1936
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
NASDAQ

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