Role Description
As the Operations Finance Analyst, you will serve as a key financial partner for the LifeWorks business, supporting accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close activities across multiple accounts. This role functions similarly to a controller-level support position, providing oversight of financial performance, ensuring accuracy of reporting, and helping operational leaders maintain strong financial controls.
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Prepare and review flash reports, monthly forecasts, variance analyses, and the annual budgeting process.
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Support accounts receivable management, month-end close activities, financial reconciliations, and ongoing financial analysis.
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Partner closely with District Managers to follow up on outstanding items and drive accountability.
This is a remote position with minimal travel expectations. Must be based in the Northeast region.
Qualifications
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2 to 3 year minimum financial experience required; experience within financial planning & analysis preferred.
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Requires bachelorβs degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business, or a related subject.
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Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to interact and effectively communicate to senior management and diverse teams.
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Ability to coordinate a number of projects and prioritize accordingly.
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Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence and get results without formal authority.
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Sound business judgment and ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
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Strong working knowledge and experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Requirements
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Consolidates, analyzes, and reports monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results and compares against key performance indicators such as plan, historical results and other specified benchmarks.
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Supports assigned region and line of business actuals and forecast process with analysis and ad hoc reporting as required.
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Builds and maintains regional templates and reports to facilitate monthly and quarterly reporting.
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Provides analysis for and assists in the preparation of financial presentations for senior leadership meetings.
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Supports and assists with the annual planning process and long-term strategic planning process.
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Uses Aramark supplied software to create insightful and dynamic reporting.
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Drives key initiatives in support of financial objectives relating to revenue, profit and cash flow.
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Engages on special projects supporting enterprise-wide initiatives as needed.
Benefits
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Comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
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Retirement savings plans like 401(k).
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Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
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Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.