Planning & Analysis Manager

Margaritaville Resort Casino • Bossier City, LA

1d

About The Position

The P&A Manager is responsible for analyzing the financial and operational effectiveness of property operations, including casino, marketing, hotel, and food and beverage operations. This position is considered a strategic partner to property leadership, providing insight and recommendations into our business and the market in which we operate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university in Finance, Accounting, or related field; or at least three years planning & analysis experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of statistics, budgets, forecasts, and financial statements
• Must have technical proficiency and knowledge in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook).
• Must have advanced experience in Excel, COGNOS, and SQL. Experience with computer report writing software highly desirable
• Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Must have the ability to analyze data and make sound recommendations based upon trends
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; must be able to meet required deadlines and coordinate multiple tasks
• Ability to sustain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive and strategic approach to dealing with issues
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal stakeholders, including but not limited to property leadership
• Able to obtain and maintain a State Gaming License
• Responsible for staff development and training programs
• Evaluates team members within department and delivers feedback to employees with regard to performance
• Provides recommendations for staffing (including interviewing and hiring) and scheduling (planning, assigning, and directing work) to meet business needs
• Establishes work procedures and manages workflow
• Responsible for managing employee performance (disciplining, coaching, counseling).

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.
• Gaming experience highly preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising and managing staff in the Planning & Analysis team and developing P&A talent
• Partners with property and regional P&A leadership to assist with providing insight and recommendations into how to improve our businesses
• Develops, implements, and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity for the business and industry. Responsible for maintaining updated knowledge of industry trends and using knowledge to drive change
• Prepares competitive and operational analysis, financial forecasts and other special projects as requested
• Analyzes marketing programs to determine the effectiveness of marketing efforts
• Responsible for labor analytics and partnering with department leaders for efficient scheduling; monitoring and reporting on KPIs
• Prepares market share, casino events, labor analysis reports and other analytical reports
• Oversee and / or perform any ad-hoc analysis necessary to improve business operations and assist other departments with more complex analytical needs
• Facilitate end of month close process for the property in conjunction with other finance leaders
• Coordinates and administers the annual operating and capital budgeting process to provide accurate budget information to various departments and the delivery of final budget for company financial planning
• Assists with presenting and discussing analyses with property level executives
• Completes and/or reviews month end reconciliations and variance analysis of financials
• Ensures documentation is completed for all key controls, and coordinates requests with internal and external auditors
• Responsible for completion of certain monthly and quarterly analytics
• Assists with presenting and discussing analyses with property level executives
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and reporting potential issues to Executive Management / GM
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being
• day-one medical coverage
• 401(k) matching
• annual performance bonus
• Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees