5+ years of relevant business experience (e.g., financial planning and analysis, cost analysis, accounting)
5+ years' experience in assumption-based analysis, with demonstrated ability to develop and articulate information gained to business decision makers
3+ years' experience leading teams
Demonstrated ability to successfully influence others at all levels and lead a team of Ambassadors
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-change environment
Advanced skills in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Access
Advanced knowledge of SAP, Business Objects and other data warehouse tools.
The perks of the position:
Paid Time Off
Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K Retirement plan
Voluntary Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Assistance Plan
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible schedule
Additional Information
At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!
At United Parks & Resorts, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!
This role is a significant contributor to overall park performance and is responsible for providing strategic and tactical initiatives to drive revenue and EBITDA. This position will consistently engage with park and corporate leadership
Job Duties and Competencies
Ability to identify and drive strategic direction across all levels of the organization
Lead forecast process, including operating expenses, labor, and revenue
Assist with annual budgeting process, including operating expenses, labor, and revenue
Evaluate business performance against budget, forecast, and prior year results, providing actionable recommendations
Conduct variance analysis to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
Partner with operational leaders to develop financial strategies that support growth, efficiency, and profitability
Provide financial analysis and recommendations for strategic initiatives
Support executive leadership with scenario analysis, sensitivity modeling and investment evaluations
Influence decision making through data driven insights and financial expertise
Monitor KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
Consistently managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-change environment
Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, reporting capabilities, and financial processes
Lead, mentor, and develop team of analysts
Lead special projects and other duties as assigned