REQ12378 Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (Open)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform periodic analysis of key business drivers, preparation of variance analysis, cost studies and general business analysis, also responsible for analysing monthly actual results against budget and forecast as well as a key participant in the annual planning and budgeting process. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in the annual planning and budgeting process

Responsible for reviewing and validating financial data, interpreting prevailing trends and preparing reports for management review

Executes the month-end departmental P&L review process

Creates in-depth financial reconciliations as requested by management

Responsible for preparing property level forecasts of key volume indicators and translating these forecasts into financial forecasts

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

Responsible for maintaining the upkeep in several aspects of the data warehouse system

Prepares daily reports and periodic trend reports

Analyses a variety of issues on 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 related duties as assigned

Experience

Preference is given to candidates with at least three years of progressive work experience in analytical roles

Preference is given to candidates with gaming or hospitality experience

Have a proven track record in developing creative and innovative solutions to complex problems

Education

Must hold a degree from a major, accredited institution in the fields of hotel administration/hospitality, finance/accounting, engineering, statistics, business administration or mathematicsPreference is given to candidates with a post graduate degree from a major, accredited institution

Skills / Competencies  

Strong financial acumen and have a proven track record in highly numerate and analytical roles

Mature presentation style and be comfortable interacting with senior management continuously

Strong English writing skills

Proficient in all MS Office applications including near expert proficiency in MS Excel

Superior technical skills preferable, specifically with an understanding of VBA, SQL, Tableau , SAS are preferred. 

Strong project management skill is a must

Strong interpersonal skill with good work ethics

Proactive and self-motivated individual