Senior Financial Analyst

Introduction
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Overview
We're always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you'll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You'll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You'll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.


Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits-such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus-may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.


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Responsibilities

• Performs market analysis using historical data to forecast the market trends and determine market elasticity. Market analysis includes understanding seasonality, marketing programs, capacity constraints, future expansion plans, and regulatory changes in order to predict competitor market growth.
• Works closely with all levels of management to generate and analyze the Annual Capital and Operating Budgets.
• Performs Marketing analysis including Direct Mail, Events, Promotions, and Player Events. Provides recommendations to senior management regarding the possible improvement of future programs.
• Performs analysis of other EBiTDA-generating projects, either by revenue-driving initiatives or expense controls, culminating in actionable recommendations for senior management.
• Ensures systems and methods are in place to gather data in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Analyzes data to identify trends for use in forecasts and budgets.
• Develops and maintains communication vehicles to distribute key operating metrics and analytical findings. - Assists in preparing the annual budget and monthly forecast.
• Compares actual operating results to budget and prior year. - Assists in the development of presentations for budget meetings and operational reviews.
• Monitors labor costs and reports to financial team and operations departments.
• Prepares ad-hoc reporting.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance within area of authority and reporting potential issues to management.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Accounting, Finance, or Economics from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Minimum one (1) year of applicable analytical experience required.
• Knowledge of casino industry strongly preferred.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive and strategic approach to dealing with issues.
• Must have exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work under the pressure of short time constraints
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.