Senior Manager Financial Planning Analysis

Oversee the FP&A function, with responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. This role reports directly to the VP, FP&A, and is accountable for developing financial models, analyzing performance, and delivering insights to support executive decision-making. The position contributes to the annual budgeting process, capital expenditure planning, and long-term strategic financial planning to ensure alignment with company objectives. Additionally, the incumbent will serve as the primary finance partner to the Concessions President, providing financial leadership and strategic support to senior executives within that organization.

Compensation: Up to $175,000 annually plus bonus, based on experience and qualifications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Modeling & Analysis

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, ensuring accuracy and relevance
• Analyze financial performance metrics against historical data, forecasts, and industry benchmarks to identify trends and insights for decision-making
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to explain budget and forecast deviations, providing actionable recommendations to improve financial performance

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in creating the annual budgeting process, including capital expenditure planning, to align with organizational objectives and financial targets
• Coordinate with leadership in the development of rolling forecasts, integrating market dynamics and business trends to facilitate timely and precise financial projections
• Support comprehensive forecasting and budgeting activities, comparing key performance indicators (KPIs) against actual results to support strategic decision-making

Financial Reporting

• Present financial data and strategic insights to senior management, board members, and stakeholders, offering clear perspectives on financial status and future prospects
• Deliver monthly reporting packages to regional and divisional executives, summarizing critical financial metrics and performance indicators

Strategic Planning

• Lead the development and execution of strategic planning processes, aligning financial planning with long-term business goals and initiatives
• Conduct detailed analyses to support significant investment projects, monitoring performance against plans and recommending optimizations as necessary

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively with other departments such as Operations and Business Development to integrate financial analysis into broader strategic initiatives
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 10 plus years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in Travel or related industries
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing complex financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, taxation, or a related field; MBA or a professional certification like CPA or CFA is an advantage
• Ability to see the big picture and develop long-term strategies that align with the company’s goals
• Ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate effectively across the organization
• Exceptional analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
• Ability to identify and correct discrepancies in financial data
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills for modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis

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