Sr. Manager, Food & Beverage FP&A

Job Description

Job Description

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:
The Vail Resorts Finance Team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value and supports a fast growing publicly traded company (NYSE: MTN) comprised of 42 best-in-class mountain resorts and regional ski areas across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia.Our team exists to deliver data-driven insights to support the financial management of Vail Resorts - the leading ski resort operator in the world. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast- paced, collaborative team that continuously redefines the mountain resort experience! Our sustainable high-performing team is uniquely focused on talent development, prioritizing career growth through accelerated opportunities and progression.

The Senior Manager – Food & Beverage FP&A is based in the company's Broomfield, Colorado headquarters, and will be part of a team that develops business insights to drive decision-making and commercial action for the Food & Beverage COE of Vail Resorts. This includes financial planning, reporting, forecasting and analysis to support the strategic goals and drive results. This role works closely with Food & Beverage senior leaders (COE and resort-based) to develop views of financial results and performance to help drive strategic decision-making, growth objectives and capital allocation.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $ 110,000 - $140,000 + annual bonus 

• Employment Type: Year Round  

• Shift Type: Full Time hours

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

• Housing Availability: No  

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the financial budgeting & planning process for Food & Beverage across our 37 North American resorts, emphasizing value creation and aligning resources with strategic priorities.
• Provide performance insights and guidance to drive strategic business initiatives for COE and resort leadership teams. Assess business opportunities and risks with a strong orientation to long- term enterprise value creation.
• Synthesize and communicate key financial and business insights to drive decision-making with operational leaders.
• Deliver financial insight and commentary based on comprehensive view of Food & Beverage outlet results and impacts and indicators on the broader enterprise.
• Actively engage in the broader FP&A team to drive a culture focused on delivering results, stakeholder influence and leadership development for career progression.
• Play a critical role in the Finance organization, bringing an enterprise-level perspective to support the strategic, talent and process improvement efforts across the Finance organization.

Leadership Qualities:

• Trusted partner: Possess the technical expertise and communication skills to support in providing the operational leadership team with an objective, independent perspective on Food & Beverage performance.
• Business Acumen: Leverage strong technical skills, including expert Microsoft Excel skills, a willingness to quickly learn Vail Resorts' financial systems, and is comfortable leveraging her or his capabilities to work independently to conduct analysis and communicate recommendations / conclusions with clarity and conviction.
• Learning agility: Thrive in complex environments, adept at tackling strategic business challenges and integrating innovative ideas and technologies with strong analytical rigor.
• Emotional Intelligence: Understand and shape your impact on the team and stakeholders to achieve ambitious goals.
• Ambition: Exhibit a drive to expand leadership responsibilities and overcome obstacles to create a significant impact in a competitive landscape.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in an analytical discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, etc.
• Minimum of 5+ years of work experience including financial planning and analysis responsibilities. Experience managing direct reports is preferred.
• Outstanding analytical skills with ability to synthesize information, develop insights and communicate effectively in presentations and in person meetings.
• Strong communication skills, with experience collaborating with senior leadership in a cross- functional capacity.
• Deep curiosity and passion for understanding and analyzing financial results with a focus on creating shareholder value.
• Completion of a case study is required for candidates who advance to the final interview round.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $ 110,000 - $140,000 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  515127
Reference Date: 06/07/2026 
Job Code Function: Finance