Financial Analyst

Overview

This position is responsible for providing extensive information to operational leaders across the company to assist them in decision-making. Understands, researches, and analyzes electronic games, tables, financial statements, marketing efforts, labor, capital projects, and special projects, as necessary. Promoting and maintaining the credibility of the department is always essential. Responsible for understanding the creation and mining of databases, inferring cause and effect, determining relationship between business drivers and profitability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma and Four (4) years of financial or data analysis within a gaming environment required.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), or related discipline with strong mathematical analytical skillset preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL, including direct experience or advanced training in SQL scripting and utilization is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing financial statements, with a proven ability to conduct variance analysis and develop comprehensive financial performance metrics is required.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau); use of Synkros, Enterprise Accounting Systems, and Enterprise BI preferred.
• Basic programming knowledge with the ability to learn data analytics languages such as SQL, Python, and DAX Required.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and obtain and maintain an Osage Nation gaming license.
• Required to provide documents to show the applicant is eligible to work in the United States.
• Osage, Native American, and Veteran preference shall apply to all positions at Osage Casinos.

Responsibilities

GUEST SERVICE:

• Provides excellent internal and external guest services, always treating internal and external guests with courtesy and consideration.
• Cooperates and communicates with all fellow employees, always exhibiting mutual respect and consistently projecting a positive, helpful image/attitude.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:

• Maintains excellent working relationships with other Company staff and all applicable regulatory commissions and other agencies as may be applicable to ensure compliance.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company core values, objectives of the Osage Nation, internal policies and procedures, as well, as applicable laws and gaming regulations, including but not limited to, the state-tribal compact, IGRA, MICS, ONGR, the Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control, USA Patriot Act and Privacy Act.

COMMUNICATION:

• Makes efforts to keep informed of company information and communications by reviewing property bulletin boards, digital signage, and company newsletter.
• Effectively relates ideas for improvements, as well as soliciting employee input, both inside and outside the department.
• Provides timely and accurate analysis of departmental related statistics, analytical reports, budgets and related operating expenses to assist the department functions in an effective, efficient, and profitable manner.

DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS

• Upon request an analyst will be expected to learn and perform in any or all of the following analytical disciplines. The following task list is not all-inclusive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
• Analyzes marketing, entertainment, and Player Services information, including but not limited to, evaluation of promotions and events, revenue build and marketing calendar, headcount, evaluation and recommendations of direct mail strategy, assisting and evaluating marketing's daily revenue reporting, and other reports as requested or assigned.
• Analyzes financial statements, including but not limited to preparing and uploading the annual budget by month, noting significant variances between actual, budget and prior year reviews.
• Maintains and updates dashboard.
• Analyzes electronic gaming machine information, including but not limited to location and bank analysis, par to actual, revenue by floor space, and other game analyses.
• Analyzes table games, including but not limited to revenue, win, hold, and match play analyses.
• Studies labor in reference to various other data.
• Maintains databases regarding electronic game revenue, table games, headcount, and others as necessary.
• Analyzes capital projects for sensitivity, cost-benefit, and optimum change as necessary.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Read Company or departmental reports, newsletters, and documents.
• Knowledge of Synkros preferred.
• Experience using Enterprise BI and MS Office.
• SQL at an advanced skill level: Querying, creating, and updating scripts, creating recurring ETL scripts, creating and updating tables and Views, and Data verification and updates.
• Perform routine and complex mathematical computations.
• Protect the Company's value by keeping information confidential.
• Machine learning-based forecasting/modeling experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of casino operations is desired.
• Perform assigned tasks under minimal to moderate supervision. Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with managerial staff, co-workers, guests, and the public. Work well alone or within a team.
• Communicate information and suggestions in oral and written form. Prepare written documents and complete reports as required.
• Utilize MS Office products to an advanced skill level.
• Exercise sound judgment and seek guidance for decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job duties and responsibilities.
• See problems and avoid situations that could be deemed illegal or represent a safety hazard to fellow employees or guests.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, guests, regulatory agencies, and others.
• Travel locally, or between properties as needed.
• Maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to performance of assigned duties.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; attending expos or conventions; and developing or maintaining professional networks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is required to stand for extensive periods of time, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, crawl, balance, or crouch while performing duties.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to use arms to reach and lift above shoulders.
• Must have normal auditory and good verbal communication.
• Must be able to endure heights.
• Ability to lift upwards of 25 pounds.
• Ability to drag, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:

• Maintains excellent working relationships with other Company staff and all applicable regulatory commissions and other agencies as may be applicable to ensure compliance.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company core values, objectives of the Osage Nation, internal policies and procedures, as well, as applicable laws and gaming regulations, including but not limited to, the state-tribal compact, IGRA, MICS, ONGR, the Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control, USA Patriot Act and Privacy Act.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is typically performed within an office setting.
• Regularly uses personal computer systems and/or other devices to effectively perform job functions.
• Exposure to second-hand smoke.
• Evening and weekend shifts, extended hours, and irregular shifts may be required. Ability to work nights and weekends required.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
• The employee may be exposed to chemicals and hazardous material.
• The employee is regularly exposed to risks associated with travel between properties and back and forth to other areas as may be required due to business demands.