Reporting to the Senior Manager, FP&A this Senior Analyst role will offer financial guidance for the Company's theme parks. Responsibilities include advanced financial planning and analysis, providing decision support to key stakeholders, contributing to long-term strategic planning, and measuring performance on both short and long-term key strategic initiatives. All activities will align with the mission, values, and operating philosophes and standards of the Dollywood Company. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for the key areas of the FP&A including:
- Strategic Insights
- Business Partnerships
- Integrated Planning & Financial Modeling
- Data Drive Analytics and Decision Making
- 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.
Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities- Strategic Insights
- 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 information financial information, support decisions for both short-term 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
- Business Partnerships
- 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 long-term opportunities within each business and provide support to reach those goals
- Integrated Planning and Financial Modeling
- Participate in 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, forecasts, and strategic plans by supporting integrated financial models with FP&A Leadership
- Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecast processes including the analysis of performance and presentation of results
- Data-Driven Analytics and Decision Making
- Support and improve upon data-driven decision-making processes by utilizing 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 budget
- Divisional Leadership and Tactical Functions
- Support Senior Manager and the other leadership of the Finance division
- Complete ad-hoc requests and special projects as requested by leadership to support overall FP&A Team objectives
- Role may include direct supervision of Analyst Roles within the FP&A Division
Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any timeEducation and Experience Required- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Industrial Engineering
- MBA highly desirable; Professional accreditation preferred
- 2-3 years' experience required with emphasis on FP&A, statistical and financial analysis; hospitality amusement, food or retail industry experience preferred but not required
- Expert in Excel; experience in extracting and analyzing large data sets from multiple source systems
- 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
- Experience with data visualization tools a plus
- Ability to safely operate company vehicles according to company policy. Must have valid driver's license, proof of auto liability insurance and acceptable motor vehicle driving record
- Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of background screening which includes criminal history and motor vehicle record check
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- 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 have 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
- Must be able to communicate effectively with Guests and Hosts using approved communication methods
- 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 consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests
- Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
Physical and Cognitive Requirements- Lifting and Carrying: Position may require occasional to frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs utilizing company's safety guidelines for safe lifting
- Mobility: Position may require intermittent to prolonged sitting, standing and/or walking for duration of shift, up to 13 hours. Employees may also be required to travel to various areas on property which may include changes in terrain, stairs and uneven surfaces
- Repetitive Movements: This position may require performing repetitive movements and tasks throughout the shift, including repeated use of hands, arms or other body parts as part of typical job functions
- Environmental Conditions: This position requires the ability to perform work tasks in varying weather conditions to include extreme cold and heat. Employees may be required to work indoors and outdoors
- Cognitive and Sensory Requirements: This position requires strong cognitive skills, including the ability to think critically, solve problems, process and retain information, have attention to detail and communicate effectively using approved methods
