Financial Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY - FINANCIAL ANALYST

Reporting to the Manager of Budgeting and Analysis the Financial analysts will leverage a strong accounting and modeling background to review and report financial data, predict future results and drive process and policy improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

• Assist with financial planning and modeling. Create in depth financial models using databases, Excel and other software.
• Apply statistical techniques to address practical issues in a casino environment.
• Create mathematical models that will improve analytical tools or provide advanced methods to research performance of games and promotions.
• Investigate methods to analyze slot play, table games and/or marketing and entertainment events
• Supports the annual budgeting process, assists with cost and variance analyses.
• Analyze performance of slot machines in casino environment.
• Analyze opportunities to improve profits.
• Use financial analyses, and the study of industry and market trends to compile data that will be used in planning meetings.
• Create executive level presentations.
  1. in preparing audit reports to assure compliance with company policies and standards.

• Maintain fiscal budget reporting and monitors monthly variances to actual monthly results.
• Assists departments with budget or G/L inquiries.
• Creates implements and oversees revenue and expense reports for the Marketing Department.
• Responsible for generating weekly reports that include casino revenues, response on mailers and coupon offers, revenue generation from concerts, promotions, tournaments, special events and other items as necessary.
• Assist Database Marketing with tracking of direct and electronic mail offers.
• Provides excellent guest service to both guest and internal clients.
• Must comply with all applicable ACCRS and SRC System of Internal Controls, Standard Operating Procedures and all Tribal Regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS - FINANCIAL ANALYST

• BA in Business Administration or equivalent preferred; MBA a plus.
• Financial Analyst experience in Gaming or Resort/Hospitality preferred; or a combination of education and experience.
• Must be competent in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• SQL, Access or other database experience required.
• IGT Advantage player tracking system experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs preferred. 
• Excel skills including vlookups, charting, pivot tables, and preferably PowerPivot required.
• Goal oriented with a strong desire to learn and implement best practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to:  a computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-line telephone.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must me able to stand, move and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 ½ mile, climbing stairs and sitting at a desk/work station for the duration of the shift.  Typically the individual will be housed in an office environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may escalate during times of renovation or repairs.