Operations Finance Manager

First 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 $. 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 such as 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements, employee eligibility status, or where the employee lives and/or works.

• Coordinates the month‑end close process and variance analysis versus projection and plan
• Weekly and monthly analysis of food, labor and direct cost productivity, including the identification of underperforming locations
• Root cause analysis of revenue, operating costs and Earnings Before Interest and Taxes variances to plan and projections
• Leads base unit bookkeepers with ensuring the completeness and integrity of all financial reports and internal control requirements are met
• Partners with operations teams to drive the profitable growth of profit and loss through productivity and revenue growth
• Oversees compliance with contract results, aid in monitoring critical metric maximization and participate in contract performance reviews
• Trains operations managers and unit bookkeepers on use of financial reporting systems, understanding and interpreting financial reports and their finance and accounting responsibilities
• Supports the Operations teams with client meetings, quarterly business reviews and budget presentations
• Participates in new business and client retention efforts through analytical support and proforma development
• Coordinate the monthly projection process by supporting operations managers, unit bookkeepers and analyzing financial trends
• Assists in coordinating the monthly planning process, which includes setting targets, analysis of monthly spreads and helping with organizing the budget presentation
• Lead analysis and responses to client inquiries
• Develop and submit monthly invoices for business unit contracts to ensure accurate and prompt payment with support from unit bookkeepers
• Actively involved with accounts receivable collections, inventory management and capital expenditure controls which all drive free cash flow
• Assists when needed with internal audit support and government audits
• Tracks and reports on all modifications
• Develops ad hoc reports for senior management
• Provides information for historical, current and future financial and statistical data
• Performs assigned special projects and analysis as needed by senior management

• Requires at least 4 years of hands‑on accounting/finance experience with progressive analytical…