Operation Finance Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic Operations Finance Specialist to lead our accounting and financial reporting functions. This role is responsible for managing daily accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance, and supporting senior leadership with financial and operational analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership experience, and a background in the service industry. 

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Manage financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Oversee or support inventory and cost accounting 
• Provide cash flow analysis and forecasting support to leadership
• Collaborate with leadership and upper management
• Ensure alignment of financial controls and policies
• Oversee payroll staff and coordinate with the HR Department when necessary
• Prepare for external audits and assist with interim requests
• Conduct internal audit when deemed necessary 
• Handle multi-entity and multi-location accounting
• Responsible for ongoing evaluation and enforcement of policies and procedures with regard to Credit Control Department
• Advance unresolved issues
• Any ad hoc duties that may arise

Note: Due to the nature of the business additional duties may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge and key attributes:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in service industry combined with a system driven approach to credit control
• Prior experience working as a Controller in mid-sized to larger organizations
• Have very good knowledge of Excel (crucial)
• Have experience of working with Oracle System – this would be an advantage
• Possess relevant or related financial qualification 
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Are self-motivated
• Have excellent phone manner (crucial)

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

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

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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.