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Senior Analyst, FP&A
At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating! We are seeking a Senior Analyst, FP&A who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together while caring deeply about our brand.
We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. The ideal Senior Analyst, FP&A will be equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, FP&A this Senior Analyst role will offer financial guidance for the Company's theme parks. Responsibilities include advanced financial planning and analysis, providing decision support to key stakeholders, contributing to long-term strategic planning, and measuring performance on both short and long-term key strategic initiatives. All activities will align with the mission, values, and operating philosophes and standards of the Dollywood Company. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for the key areas of the FP&A including:
Strategic Insights
Business Partnerships
Integrated Planning & Financial Modeling
Data Drive Analytics and Decision Making
Divisional Leadership and Tactical Functions
Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Strategic Insights Develop and communicate information using insightful financial models, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses to guide planning and decision making
Collaborate with various levels of leadership and business partners to align financial strategies and decisions with organizational goals
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company's key operational drivers and identify areas of opportunity supported by financial models and metrics
Provide timely and relevant information financial information, support decisions for both short-term objectives and long-term growth
Demonstrate a sense of industrial curiosity and a broad comprehension of how internal and external factors and influence and impact business performance
Business Partnerships Create strong relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives
Act as an advisor to leadership and business partners offering financial expertise and insights
Work with partners to streamline business processes, establish and enhance KPIs, and budgeting and forecasting
Collaborate with operational leaders to understand financial needs, team objectives, and long-term opportunities within each business and provide support to reach those goals
Integrated Planning and Financial Modeling Participate in the development and maintenance of comprehensive financial models and reports to support strategic planning and decision making
Leverage data analytics to provide actionable insights to leadership and business partners
Identify and implement enhancements to financial reporting and processes for increased accuracy and efficiency
Ensure alignment between budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans by supporting integrated financial models with FP&A Leadership
Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecast processes including the analysis of performance and presentation of results
Data-Driven Analytics and Decision Making Support and improve upon data-driven decision-making processes by utilizing variance analysis, statistical analysis, and financial models
Lead periodic business review meetings and create data visualizations tailored to deliver relevant narratives based on target audience needs
Participate in benchmarking studies to identify potential areas of operational enhancements and examine market trends to make informed actionable recommendations
Generate precise and timely financial review packages, periodic forecast, and yearly budget
Divisional Leadership and Tactical Functions Support Senior Manager and the other leadership of the Finance division
Complete ad-hoc requests and special projects as requested by leadership to support overall FP&A Team objectives
Role may include direct supervision of Analyst Roles within the FP&A Division
Education and Experience Required
Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Industrial Engineering
MBA highly desirable; Professional accreditation preferred
2-3 years' experience required with emphasis on FP&A, statistical and financial analysis; hospitality amusement, food or retail industry experience preferred but not required
Expert in Excel; experience in extracting and analyzing large data sets from multiple source systems
Highly motivated and inquisitive, constantly looking for new, innovate ways to improve business results
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work across all levels of the organization as a valued business partner
Strong communication skills; ability to relay information to internal and external clients in a way that is understandable and actionable to a diverse audience from tactical to executive
Innovative team player who can multitask and work independently
Strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills
Computer proficiency using MS/Windows Office products
Experience with data visualization tools a plus
Ability to safely operate company vehicles according to company policy. Must have valid driver's license, proof of auto liability insurance and acceptable motor vehicle driving record
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of background screening which includes criminal history and motor vehicle record check
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees
Must reflect Dollywood's image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in work
Must be self-motivated and disciplined
Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
Must be committed to continuous improvement
Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
Must promote and support a "team" work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
Must be productive in a fast-paced environment
Must maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines
Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills
Must be able to communicate effectively with Guests and Hosts using approved communication methods
Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver projects ahead of schedule, fostering open communication and mutual support to achieve shared goals
Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
Able to perform duties consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests
Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
Physical and Cognitive Requirements
Lifting and Carrying: Position may require occasional to frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs utilizing company's safety guidelines for safe lifting
Mobility: Position may require intermittent to prolonged sitting, standing and/or walking for duration of shift, up to 13 hours. Employees may also be required to travel to various areas on property which may include changes in terrain, stairs and uneven surfaces
Repetitive Movements: This position may require performing repetitive movements and tasks throughout the shift, including repeated use of hands, arms or other body parts as part of typical job functions
Environmental Conditions: This position requires the ability to perform work tasks in varying weather conditions to include extreme cold and heat. Employees may be required to work indoors and outdoors
Cognitive and Sensory Requirements: This position requires strong cognitive skills, including the ability to think critically, solve problems, process and retain information, have attention to detail and communicate effectively using approved methods
Worksite address
pigeon forge, TN, 37868, US
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