FP&A Manager - Dollywood Parks & Resorts - Exempt

All Career•Pigeon Forge, TN

About The Position

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties; all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts, and they will tell you this place is different. It’s not a difference that you can touch or see - it’s a difference you can feel.â¯We are seeking a FP&A Manager who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together and caring deeply about our brand. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests. We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. The right FP&A Manager will be equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, this FP&A Manager role will offer financial leadership for the Company's theme parks and hospitality segments. Responsibilities include advanced financial planning and analysis, providing decision support to key stakeholders & business partners, contributing to long-term strategic planning, overseeing capital deployment processes, and measuring performance on both short and long-term key strategic initiatives using relevant KPIs. All activities will align with the mission, values, and operating philosophes and standards of the Dollywood Company. The FP&A Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis will be responsible for the key areas of the FP&A including: 1. Strategic Insights 2. Business Partnerships 3. Integrated Planning & Financial Modeling 4. Data Drive Analytics and Decision Making 5. 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.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance required
Minimum 5 years’ experience required with emphasis on FP&A, statistical and financial analysis; hospitality amusement, food or retail industry experience preferred but not required; strong understanding of accounting principles preferred
Expert in Excel; experience in extracting and analyzing large data sets from multiple source systems; proficient in modeling various business scenarios, drawing conclusions and recommendations as a result.
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
Driver's license and acceptable driving record required
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of background screening which includes criminal history, credit check and motor vehicle record check
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 maintain a 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
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 consistently while creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests
Able to be flexible and handle frequent changes in priorities
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy
Must be able to communicate effectively with Guests and Hosts using approved communication methods
Able to tolerate various temperatures while working indoors and outdoors
Able to meet the physical demands of the job
Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker
Able to work independently or in a team environment

Nice To Haves

MBA or Professional Accreditation highly preferred
Strong mentoring and coaching experience of a team with diverse levels of expertise a plus
Experience with data visualization tools a plus

Responsibilities

Strategic Insights
Business Partnerships
Integrated Planning & Financial Modeling
Data Drive Analytics and Decision Making
Divisional Leadership and Tactical Functions
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 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
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 opportunities within each business and provide support to reach those goals
Support 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, forecast, strategic plans by creating integrated financial models
Guide the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts
Utilize a data-driven decision-making process with 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 budgets
Lead a team of 3-5 FTEs
Oversight of the FP&A Internship program
Support Director and the other leadership of the Finance division