A Vice President or Director of Finance manages the daily financial activities of a company or organization. Oversees accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivables and payables, and financial administration.
Director Finance & Operations Business Partnering
LSG Sky Chefs, Inc.
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Miami, Florida
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PERMANENT
Updated 08/25/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
About us
LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.
Role Purpose Statement
The Director, Finance & Operations Business Partnering will serve as the strategic finance leader for regional Customer Service Center (CSC) groups (referred to as regions). This individual will act as the primary liaison between Operations leadership and the broader Finance organization, ensuring strong field-to-corporate communication and alignment. The role is responsible for driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across a multi-site organization. It combines elements of business partnership, forecasting, and controlling to support value creation and long-term growth—particularly in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.
Main Accountabilities
Strategic Finance & Business Partnering
Act as the strategic finance partner to Operations leadership, enabling financial transparency, performance coaching, and operational accountability
Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance forecasting accuracy, optimize resource allocation, and reduce operating costs
Validation of business cases and client proformas
Facilitate robust communication from regional teams to corporate, including monthly business reviews, site performance updates, and dashboards
Support post-acquisition integration efforts and change management initiatives in alignment with private equity value creation plans
Controlling & Financial Planning
Review the accuracy of P&L and, where applicable, balance sheet reporting in accordance with IFRS and internal controls
Lead the development and execution of rolling forecasts, flash forecasts, and scenario models
Evaluate financial and operational KPIs, conducting variance analysis and performance deep-dives to support agile decision-making
Coordinate with FP&A and Accounting to ensure timely and accurate monthly close processes
Operational Support & Decision Insights
Deliver actionable insights across key operational drivers, including labor productivity, food and materials cost efficiency, throughput, service levels, and capital investment ROI
Guide site-level leadership teams using visual analytics and predictive tools (e.g., Power BI, Adaptive Planning)
Liaise with HQ Accounting & FP&A to ensure audit readiness, accounting accuracy, and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Customer Profitability Analytics
Cost recovery assessment. Collaboration between commercial and operations to improve margins and elevate client delight
Collaborate with business partners during the development of value creation targets, which includes challenging values, timing, and feasibility of measures
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required)
MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent post-graduate certification (preferred)
10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally in operations-heavy, manufacturing, logistics, or private equity-backed environments
Proven experience with rolling forecasts, flash forecasting, scenario modeling, and data visualization
Proficiency with finance systems such as SAP, Adaptive Planning, and Power BI
Strong analystical, communication, and stakeholder management skills across both executive and operational audiences
Demonstrated success leading teams in multi-site or decentralized environments
Proven track record of driving a data-enabled operating model, translating operational and financial requirements into scalable data, analytics, and decision frameworks that enable faster, more informed decision-making across the enterprise
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