Title:  Finance Director Control & Shared Services

Job Description

Position Summary:
The role holder will support the Regional Director & OFC through the delivery of a high-quality finance reporting, analysis & best practice support across multiple client types in a multi-site, service focused, business environment.  The successful candidate will be working alongside the Regional Director to ensure timely & accurate reporting & forecasting.  They will also ensure financial controls, integrity and accuracy are maintained & developed in line with company policy and work with the business leaders to deliver best practice and commercially focused finance solutions.  They will also be responsible for providing effective leadership & challenge on commercially driven projects to enable the region to meet or exceed its financial commitments.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as a finance business partner to the regional operations team. 
• Working alongside the Regional Director to drive & supervise business efficiency programs. 
• Lead regional monthly finance reviews with regional operations management. Reporting then on to the Leadership Team.
• Develop an understanding of the operational, financial & legal aspects of the contracts within Region. Maintaining key commercial data sources for the region.
• Support as the need arises in the commercial elements of client negotiations
• Proactively review and report on the commercial opportunities & risks in the region
• Understand key financial and contractual drivers in each contract to both ensure accurate accounting & improve commercial opportunities
• Highlight commercial opportunities & monitor implementation 
• Advise operations on the success or otherwise of commercial initiatives based on meaningful experience and data analysis. 
• Lead regional post mobilization new business reviews in conjunction with the specific lead operator reporting back to the business on key findings & future recommendations.
• Support retention & new business bids as the need arises
• Ad hoc projects as required by OFC or UK Finance Director
• Consolidate accurate & timely monthly accounts for area of responsibility
• Provision of information for & attendance at monthly financial reviews with the Operations Management Team. 
• Compile and supervise key balance sheet reconciliations. Preparing the quarterly review pack and specific monthly requirements. 
• Lead, review & challenge forecast with operations.
• Coordinate, consolidate, challenge & summarize Annual Regional Plan
• Ensure that all client reporting is delivered in a timely & accurate manner be it regional or as part of a group regional led contract. Constantly seek to add value and improve such reporting.
• Debt monitoring & exception follow up as required
• Complete any contractual changes, openings & closures forms as appropriate
• Support the OFC with SOX compliance & checks
• Coordinate Regional capital expenditure as required.
• Supervise overheads to ensure accuracy and appropriateness
• Support the OFC in the production of the Monthly Regional Board report
• Support the annual bonus scheme calculations and monitoring
• Support the OFC & FD to ensure compliance with required financial policies & procedures 
• Collaborate closely with Internal Audit to drive standard methodology and minimize fraudulent activities. Ensure all audit actions from a financial perspective are closed out

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge and key attributes:

• Qualified Accountant 
• Demonstrate an understanding of the operational, financial & legal aspects of commercial negotiations 
• Demonstrate a broader business awareness beyond the financial arena 
• Extensive experience of Financial systems & Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel
• Self-motivated, constantly looking to challenge and improve working practices 
• Ability to influence and to build working relationships across all departments
• Negotiation & Influencing Skills 
• Experience in a contract-based environment industry preferable, but not essential 
• Multi-site experience in the service sector 
• Ability to work in a multifaceted environment and promote team working 
• Ability to multi-task and remain professional under pressure

Education

About Aramark

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Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. 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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.