Regional Finance Manager

Job Description Life Works is seeking a Regional Finance Manager to support a portfolio of small and mid-sized accounts across our East and West regions. The Regional Finance Manager serves as a strategic finance partner to operations and business leaders, providing financial planning, analysis, reporting, and insight that drive operational performance and long-term decision-making. This role bridges regional operational finance support with enterprise-level FP&A responsibilities, ensuring financial discipline, accurate forecasting, strong controls, and continuous performance improvement  This is a fully remote position.

Candidates must be located in the Central or Mountain time zones to best support regional operations. Life Works Restaurant Group is a hospitality-driven restaurant company built for the modern workplace. We design and operate chef-led cafés, catering programs, and food experiences that go far beyond transactions, creating moments of connection, culture, and care in everything we do.

Rooted in culinary excellence and powered by creativity, Life Works brings together food, design, and service to build brands within brands, tailoring each experience to the people and communities we serve. Our work lives at the intersection of hospitality and strategy, elevating everyday dining, strengthening workplace culture, and turning food into a meaningful part of how organizations engage their teams.

At Life Works, people make the difference. That belief shapes how we lead, how we partner, and how we bring hospitality to life across every café, every campus, and every client relationship. Learn more by visiting   COMPENSATION:
The hourly rate or salary range for this position is $ 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 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,  Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.
There 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 applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities Financial Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting Lead the annual budgeting process, including revenue projections, expense forecasting, capital expenditures, and target setting in alignment with organizational goals.

Coordinate monthly projections and rolling forecasts; analyze variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.

Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis, business planning, and strategic initiatives.

Financial Analysis & Reporting Oversee month-end close coordination and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

Perform detailed variance, trend, and profitability analyses across revenue, labor, food/direct costs, overhead, and EBIT.Identify underperforming locations or business units and perform root cause analysis, providing actionable recommendations.

Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to senior leadership and operations teams.

Business Partnership & Operational Support Partner closely with regional operations leaders and department heads to improve profitability through revenue growth and cost optimization.

Support operations with financial insights related to pricing, staffing, productivity, and contract performance.

Participate in client meetings, quarterly business reviews, and budget presentations as a financial subject-matter expert.

Provide analytical support for new business opportunities, client retention efforts, proformas, and investment evaluations.

Cost Management & Process Improvement Monitor costs and expenses, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements while supporting operational objectives.

Continuously improve financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes, systems, and tools to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.

Ensure consistent application of financial metrics and best practices across regions or business units.

Compliance, Controls & Governance Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, contractual requirements, and regulatory policies.

Support internal, external, and…