Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Job Reference Number: 40724
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid 
Segment: Dining & Events
Brand: Constellation
Location: Houston, Texas (US-TX) 
 

The Role at a glance:

Finance Manager

Business Partner – Contracts, Performance & Operational Excellence

The Finance Manager plays a critical role in driving financial performance, contract compliance, continuous improvement, and operational success across a portfolio of client contracts. This position serves as the bridge between Finance, Operations, Growth, and Client Services by developing financial models and proformas, monitoring contract performance, supporting business growth initiatives, and ensuring contractual obligations are achieved.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with operational awareness, analytical problem-solving, project management, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

What you'll be doing:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop and maintain financial models and proformas for new business, renewals, and existing client contracts.
• Perform forecasting, scenario analysis, and profitability modeling to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, identify variances, and provide recommendations to leadership.

Contract Performance & Compliance

• Monitor financial and contractual performance across a portfolio of client contracts.
• Ensure compliance with pricing escalations, reporting requirements, performance guarantees, and other contractual obligations.
• Partner with Operations and Account Management to resolve compliance gaps and improve financial outcomes.

Operational Finance & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Operations to improve profitability, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze KPIs and business metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional problem-solving efforts.

Business Reporting & Analytics

• Design dashboards, KPI scorecards, and executive reporting.
• Automate reporting processes and provide actionable business insights.
• Present financial results and recommendations to business leaders.

Business Growth & Strategic Support

• Support pricing, new business opportunities, contract renewals, and competitive analysis.
• Maintain financial data related to business development and market performance.
• Partner with Growth, Procurement, and Finance to maximize profitability.

Training & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Train business partners on financial concepts, proforma development, and contract economics.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor across Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Sales.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, operational finance, business analytics, or contract management.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations or service-based organizations preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, Power Query, PivotTables, and scenario analysis.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, and operational KPIs.
• Experience with Great Plains and/or SAP S/4HANA preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Willingness to travel 10-20%.

Where you'll be working:

This position is based onsite at our corporate office in Houston, TX, with a hybrid schedule of Monday through Thursday in the office and remote on Fridays. The Houston office is located at 4920 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77041.

This position may also be based at our Pittsburgh, PA office, which is scheduled to open in late 2026. Team members based in Pittsburgh will follow a hybrid work schedule.

Compensation Range

$120,000.00 to $130,000.00 annually, based on experience. 

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off 

About Constellation:

From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high-quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised  by management as needed.