Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

This high exposure role pioneers analytical review, process design, and strategic recommendations for both gaming and non-gaming areas. A solid technical background and a passion for details are essential in this role.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

Duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Assist with new business initiatives, improvements in practices and procedures to reduce costs and maximize revenue, provide service enhancements to guests, and/or reduce unnecessary or duplicate work.
• Collaborate with department operators and Senior Management to review monthly P&L performance, forecasts, identify risks and opportunities and make recommendations.
• Develop strategic partnerships with department operators and Senior Management and help shape the property's enterprise strategy including creation of advanced financial models in Excel, analysis of NPV, ROI, lease vs. buy, SWOT, cost optimization, business process engineering, and capital allocation.
• Facilitate the optimization of operational performance by enhancing the alignment between business processes and technology. Adopt a leadership mentality by focusing on teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Utilize advanced data-mining techniques and programming language (e.g. VBA, SQL) to create accurate and timely reports, budgets, forecasts, and labor optimization reports for individual business units and the combined property. Be accountable for the integrity and managerial usefulness of all operational and corporate reporting packages.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research in support of financial due diligence activities including strategic alliances, joint ventures, new product offerings, and potential expansion. Create professional reports and presentations for senior leaders including Directors, VPs, C level, and the controlling Board of Directors.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Sr. Analyst level will be considered depending on prior experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from a four year college or university in Hospitality Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field. A solid academic transcript is a must.
• Pursuing on-going skill development in the areas of financial modeling and analysis and project management.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of data analysis and automation principles.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proven experience working in a methodical, and detailed oriented environment.
• Polished appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Ability to successfully lead and mentor a team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain full knowledge and understanding of company and department rules policies, procedures and state & federal regulatory requirements.
• At least 21 years of age.

Preferred:

• At least one year of experience in an Analyst role.
• Self-directed and outgoing, highly skilled in financial modeling and BI programming (e.g. VBA, SQL), capable of handling high exposure projects, and receptive to coaching and feedback.
• Progressive experience in financial and operational analysis and within a gaming, hospitality and/or other related organization.
• Experience as an analyst in the Finance organization of a large integrated resort, or qualifying experience as a hospitality consultant or financial analyst.
• Strong internships and advanced technical skills will also be considered.

PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in an office environment and throughout the property in all locations.
• Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Constant contact with executives, department management, applicants, employees and guests.
• Prolonged sitting or standing and mobility.
• Bending and reaching.
• Transporting, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering items weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Use of standard office equipment.
• Basic math.
• Ability to push and/or pull file cabinet drawers weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.
• Ability to comply with Policies and Procedures, Job Description, daily memorandums, chemical labels (MSDS) and other instructions.