Sr Financial Analyst Jobs

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The Senior Financial Analyst for the CityWalk Finance team will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial planning, reporting, and analysis of Food & Beverage venues within CityWalk. The Senior Financial Analyst will assist with revenue forecasting, impact of menu prices and product-mix, food product cost, labor variables, and budgeting. In this position, you will have an exciting opportunity to partner with operations and finance to drive results in a fast-paced, results-driven food and beverage line of business.

Job Duties:

• Prepare weekly/monthly performance packages for senior management addressing budget variances
• Prepare annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, monthly position update, and latest estimates
• Benchmark best practices in other theme parks/hospitality companies and assess opportunity for implementing at USH
• Help execute on ad-hoc requests
• Partner with operational management and the finance team to develop key operational/financial metrics, improve current financial processes, make recommendations to optimize efficiencies and influence decisions
• Perform in-depth analytical, operational, and budget analyses on actual financial performance versus budgeted targets and versus key business drivers
• Perform monthly close and prepare monthly performance packages for department management with budget variances
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• Strengthen controls to ensure a “no surprises” environment. Leverage relationships with operating partners to optimize efficiencies and influence behavior

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of Finance experience with progression
• Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting/finance or related field
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and influence a wide spectrum of stakeholders
• Excellent analytical abilities are required, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $75,000-$85,000

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to maintain a big picture perspective as well as be detail-oriented is essential
• Demonstrate leadership values and ability to develop and participate in diverse/cross-functional teams
• Resourceful problem solver, with the ability to prioritize and create approaches to meet required objectives
• SAP, BPC, and/or Microstrategy knowledge a plus
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Additional Information

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