Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Penn Entertainment•Houston, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Planning and Analysis ("FP&A") Analyst will support the FP&A and Corporate Finance team by assisting with financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the organization. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional seeking to build a foundation in FP&A and Corporate Finance. The analyst will play a key role in maintaining financial forecasts, supporting budgeting processes, preparing recurring operating reports for management, and will require close collaboration with accounting teams and business units.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (minimum requirement).
0-2 years of relevant experience, including internships or other academic work.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Analytical skills with attention to detail, demonstrating natural curiosity and willingness to learn.
Ability to communicate financial information and deliverables clearly to finance team members and operational business leaders.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining composure in fast-paced environments, and working professionally and tactfully with a wide range of stakeholders.
Capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team, adapting to changing priorities and tasks as directed.
Willingness to travel as needed for the role.
Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
US work authorization is required; the company will not consider candidates who need sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Internship or academic experience in FP&A, accounting, or financial analysis.
Exposure to ERP systems, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, or financial planning software.
Interest in FP&A, Corporate Finance, budgeting, forecasting.

Responsibilities

Assist in monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-term planning workstreams under the guidance of senior FP&A and Corporate Finance team members.
Assisting in keeping financial forecasts up to date to support business planning and performance analysis.
Collect, organize, and validate financial and operational data on a recurring basis from accounting teams and business units to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Assist in the monthly closing processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies, while maintaining accurate financial records.
Assist in preparing weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts to ensure accurate liquidity planning and management of the company’s cash position.
Assist in the preparation of the monthly reporting package, including financial performance analysis versus budget and forecast (costs, revenues, operating, R&D, and capital expenses, both accrual and cash).
Monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), helping to investigate variances and contributing to financial performance insights shared with management.
Support senior FP&A and Corporate Finance team members in preparing presentations for the Board and Management, including budget approval, variance analysis, and forecast updates.
Collaborate within a team to drive improvements in financial processes through the adoption of tools, systems, automation, and standardization, enhancing overall efficiency and accuracy.
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects under guidance of senior FP&A and Corporate finance team members.