REQ14206 Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (Open)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform periodic analysis of key business drivers, gather data and prepare presentation of executive reports, and assist in the annual planning and budgeting process

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the annual planning and budgeting process

• Responsible for executive reporting and maintain the upkeep in several aspects of the data warehouse system

• Reviews and validates financial data, interpreting prevailing trends and preparing reports for management review

• Creates in-depth financial reconciliations as requested by management

• Prepares property level forecasts of key volume indicators and translating these forecasts into financial forecasts

• Liaises with senior management and be able to explain complicated financial topics in an approachable manner

• Assists in preparing daily and periodic trend reports

• Prepare post event analysis on events and promotions

• Analyses a variety of issues on an ad-hoc basis as requested by management

• Audits departmental operating performance on a periodic basis versus budgetary, historical and industry benchmarks

• Manages small to medium scope projects

• Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• At least two years of progressive work experience in financial or analytical roles

• Preference is given to candidates with gaming or hospitality experience

Education

• Must hold a degree from a major, accredited institution in the fields of finance/accounting, engineering, statistics, business administration, economics, business information system or mathematics

• Post graduate degree in relevant subject or professional qualifications (CPA, CFA) is preferable

Skills / Competencies

• Mature presentation style and feeling comfortable interacting with senior management

• Strong financial acumen and analytical mindset

• Provide creative and innovative solutions to complex problems

• Strong English language writing skills

• Proficiency in all MS Office applications including near expert proficiency in MS Excel

• Superior technical and programming skills preferable, specifically an understanding of VBA, SQL, Tableau, Python, SAS, Power BI are preferred

Personal Competencies

• Proactive, motivated, professional individual

• Team player with good work ethics

• Communicates effectively