Title:  Regional Finance Manager

Job Description

The Regional Finance Manager (RFM) plays a key leadership role in supporting financial operations across a multi-site, matrixed region. This position provides coverage for Finance Managers and Regional Finance Directors, leads onboarding and training, supports acquisitions, and drives financial performance through analysis, planning, and process improvement. The ideal candidate excels in both strategic oversight and hands-on execution, helping elevate the financial acumen and operational success of market centers across the region.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership Coverage & Support

Serve as the primary backup to the Regional Finance Director (RFD) during PTO, vacation, or other absences.
Provide interim coverage for open Finance Manager (FM) positions across the region.
Participate actively in regional leadership meetings and financial reviews.
Onboarding & Training

Lead onboarding and continuous development of new Finance Managers.
Provide hands-on training on core systems, reporting tools, and operational procedures.
Act as a regional resource for training refreshers and upskilling initiatives.
Acquisition & Expansion Integration

Lead financial onboarding for newly acquired market centers, including:
System setup and integration (banking, payroll, GFF, etc.).
FM training and transition support.
Regional alignment and compliance assurance.
Performance Management & Market Center Support

Provide deep-dive financial analysis and turnaround support to underperforming market centers.
Works with existing Finance Manager and District Manager to aid in Conducting root cause analysis of revenue shortfalls and cost variances; develop tools and action plans to close gaps.
Partner with field leaders on execution of pricing initiatives (PI) and margin improvement strategies.
Oversee DSM and AE commission management, ensuring accurate calculation, timely payouts, and clear performance tracking aligned with incentive plans and business objectives
Financial Analysis & Process Improvement

Lead AP reconciliation and accrual accuracy reviews across the region.
Provide AR leadership to improve collections in underperforming centers.
Guidance to National and Key Account team on nonstandard procedures for success field execution
Planning, Forecasting, & Close Support

Assist in the preparation of AOP (Annual Operating Plan) and MOR (Monthly Operating Review) presentations.
Partner in monthly close, projection, and budgeting processes at both the market center and regional levels.
Provide support to the RFD in conduction of DM Health Checks across the region
Other duties as assigne

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field;
• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive finance experience, preferably in a multi-site or operationally complex environment.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.
• Strong Excel and financial system proficiency; experience with ERP and FP&A tools preferred.
• Exceptional communication, training, and cross-functional leadership skills.

• Up to 40%, depending on business needs across the region

Education

About Aramark

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Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

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About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.