Senior Financial Analyst- Student Nutrition

Job Description

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities. For more information on Aramark's Student Nutrition food service programs, please visit - Link here Aramark Student Nutrition - Aramark

For a given geography or assignment and working in collaboration with all functional groups, the position is responsible for designing the financial proformas and operational models for new sales opportunities and key retention events.

Job Responsibilities

RFP/RFQ technical review: Document requirements, risks, and evaluation factors that must be responded to for a successful proposal; compare and contrast against existing program solutions and what may need to be developed.

Site Survey: Work with the DBD to coordinate the on-site survey teams so that the necessary data and information is collected.

Program design: Work in conjunction with OpX-Food and local operators to choose the meal programs, menu and food costs, and labor structure needed to create a responsive and competitive bid.

Financial Proforma: Enter the program and economic data points into the sales proforma spreadsheet to calculate bid price, client return, Aramark profitability and other necessary financial outcomes.

Proposal: as needed, assist the DBD with customizing the proposal to focus on content that best positions Aramark to win the opportunity.

Presentation: As an active member, technical advisor or content provider, assist with the preparation for client presentations, and participate as a presenter if needed.

Training and New Account Mobilizations: Assists with needs assessment and coordination of resources required to successfully open new accounts. This includes on-site training, system implementation, or other areas, as requested by region management, and requires travel of 40-60% during the summer account opening period.

Foster support and relationships by developing a strong level of trust and credibility with all stakeholders and clients.

Be open to feedback and support identifying new ways to analyze data, employ benchmarking, and focus on quality assurance to continually improve results.

Contribute to a positive, professional work environment by consistently supporting teammates, assuming the best intentions and best outcomes, and always fostering creativity and good ideas.

Qualifications

Previous operational/financial experience in K-12 foodservice market preferred

College degree in business, foodservice management, or related field required

Operational vision and a passion for standardized process and systems

Strong computer skills including comfort with spreadsheets and modeling

Ability to translate raw data, statistical and analytical results into clear written and verbal communication / information

Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as group presentation skills

Strong organization and well-honed ability to multi-task and prioritize

Must be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision

Must work well in a team environment with others across functional and operational teams

Must be able to travel approximately 20-30% of time, including new accounting opening support and both daily and overnight travel

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.

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.