Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst will play a key role in supporting financial planning and the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes, along with analyzing essential performance metrics, preparing budgets, and updating forecasts.

• Deliver strategic insights to aid in informed decision-making.

• Work collaboratively with various departments to pinpoint positive ROI and revenue opportunities, contributing to the overall direction and growth of the company.

• Act as a partner to members within matrix organizational structures, providing cross-functional analysis and effective advice to diverse stakeholders.

• Establish relevant key performance metrics that will serve as a foundation for sound business decisions.

• Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results, forecasts, and budgets, elucidating the primary business drivers.

• Collaborate with regional and local leaders to offer recommendations on annual venue budgets and staffing levels.

• Provide decision support to Asset Management regarding capital investments, resource utilization, allocation, and strategic initiatives.

• Create and maintain dynamic financial models to evaluate business scenarios, growth strategies, and cost optimization opportunities.

• Review P&L performance with regional leaders to discover efficiencies and avenues for increasing revenue streams.

• Analyze pricing and discount strategies.

• Assess cash flow and operating expense levels to guide business decisions.

• Ensure the accuracy of internal financial and KPI reports and conduct thorough analysis of all financial-related information.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a Finance-related role is necessary.

• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities, with expertise in Excel and financial planning tools (e.g., Power BI or similar; experience with NetSuite is preferred).

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capability to tailor communications for both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

• Strong time management skills with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.

• Proficient analytical and critical thinking abilities.

• Capacity to prioritize tasks and delegate when necessary.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Results-oriented; able to work independently with minimal supervision; highly autonomous; capable of maintaining confidentiality.

• Possess the ability to think strategically and conceptually, while also showing the detail orientation required to effectively execute plans.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based incentive plans in addition to the base salary.

• Generous time off, including PTO, holidays, and sick/personal days.

• 401k plan with a contribution match.

• Comprehensive insurance options including health, vision, dental, and more.