FINANCIAL ANALYST III

The incumbent in this position is responsible for performing and presenting complex financial, operational, and technical analyses. This position provides a high level of support to senior management by ensuring business strategies and financial goals are achieved through timely and accurate analytics and reporting.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of advanced analyses and models, including but not limited to the areas of marketing promotions, player database performance, player development, entertainment and financial reporting and analysis.
• Run, interpret, and share data and performance results with all levels of the organization; this may include standardized reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Assist or complete any ad-hoc reporting or analysis related to Food & Beverage, Gaming or other business areas as requested.
• Supports the Planning & Analysis Manager during the annual budget process.
• Effectively communicates operating results to department managers, directors, and executive team.  Also identifies needed reporting, assembles, or directs the assembly of reports and distributes such information.
• Supports the Marketing department in strategic reviews and other operational/departmental meetings as necessary.
• Supports all operational department needs, helping to identify and implement revenue improvement opportunities.
• Provides timely, relevant, and accurate analysis of operational and business data.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of the operation.  Proactively identifies issues and concerns to management.

Bachelor's degree program in finance, business or accounting is required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• The Gaming industry, including principles and practices of a capital and operations budget.
• SQL Server Management Studio/Query tools required.
• Access, and PowerPoint (preferred but not required).
• Procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, email, spreadsheets, and databases to include excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

ABILITY TO:

• Pay attention to detail and possess strong, organizational skills.
• Maintain a high level of discretion, maturity, and professionalism.
• Maintain positive, can- do attitude and strong work ethic.
• Work independently and think analytically with the ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Multi-task and perform effectively in a challenging fast paced environment.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Communicate effectively with subordinates, coworkers, and management.
• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Interpret and explain policies and procedures.
• Obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, understanding the potential impact on the department.