Job Location: Rockville, MD
Job Description
The Data Analyst – Finance will provide accounting and finance support for the NA GPO business unit, as well as analytical support to Avendra’s executive management and other key business groups. Such support incorporates forecasting and budget analysis, monthly financial and cash flow projections and operating results analysis, month end close procedures, spend analytics for GPO member base, summarizing and communicating results to various groups across the business, and business cases and business development activities.
Position Reports to Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
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Job Responsibilities
- Supports the strategic planning process and the development of the annual business plan, budget and forecast for the business on an annual, monthly and weekly basis
- Supports the quarterly operating reviews and other executive management reports
- Recognizes opportunity and drives improvements with Aramark supplied software tools
- Analyzes and compares monthly and quarterly results, metrics and key performance indicators against plan and other benchmarks
- Analyzes productivity (food and labor), marketing and other business initiatives impact on financial results
- Responsible for dashboard accuracy / reconciliation (PMD, Labor Dashboard, etc.)
- Performs or compiles ad hoc analyses as the need arises
- Perform Finance / Accounting functions including month-end close, operating expense analysis, and monthly financial reporting
- Prepare and validate monthly and quarterly financial and cash flow projections. Work with GSC&P finance to consolidate outlook at the GPO business unit level
- Accurate monthly reporting of Revenue and EBIT results with variance analysis vs forecast, plan and prior year
- Provide analytical support and analysis to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, VP Finance & Accounting, and senior management
- Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process, utilizing Planning Analytics and other tools
- Analyze operational results relative to projections across P&L to determine drivers of and impact on business
- Perform NPV and various other analyses for business cases
- Analyze and compare monthly and quarterly financial results and key performance indicators against plan and other internal/external benchmarks, including new and lost business reporting
- Build/establish relationships with key business, financial, and operational personnel to ensure full understanding and support for GPO initiatives.
- Support the development of long-range plans and company growth objectives
- Assist in quantifying savings to customers and value derived from new programs
- Functional/Technical Skills
- Problem Solving & Analytical Skills
- Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Taking Initiative
- Results Orientation
Other Duties. Please note this role description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment. This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
Physical Demands. This is largely a sedentary role with some light lifting of files possibly needed.
This job profile does not contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Job duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Benefits Highlights
Aramark is happy to offer a wide range of employee focused benefits:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, nine (9) paid holidays
- Volunteer days, community partnerships, Employee Assistance Program
- Your choice of three medical plans, two carriers to choose from & My Healthy Changes well-being program
- Adoption Assistance & Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Funding Sources and Scholarship Programs
- Retirement plan with match on annual contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Qualifications
- At least 0-2 years of relevant work experience with increasing levels of responsibility
- Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business-related field (finance or accounting preferred)
- Detailed oriented, strong organization skills and ability to learn quickly while working in a fast-paced multifaceted environment
- Ability to adjust priorities to meet timelines
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint
- Proven excellence in both written and verbal communication skills
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, facilities, and uniform services in 19 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.
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