JOB TITLE: Senior Financial Analyst DEPARTMENT: Financial Planning & Analysis REPORTS TO: VP – Financial Planning & Analysis POSITION SCOPE: Responsible for providing “internal consulting services” for Paradise Island and FLL operations. These services include supporting the finance discipline’s overall needs by partnering with various financial and operating units to leverage technology and improve efficiency within the finance area. The following duties are intended to be representative of the work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : A key player in the finance/accounting related process improvement initiatives. Evaluation of current finance/accounting processes and procedures. Preparation of gap analysis of current state versus desired state as well as applicable documentation and training resources. Ensure financial reporting integrity. Assist finance division in assessing on-going user requirements. Proactively recommend and implement solutions. Develop project plans to include: analytical methodologies, identifying data and resource requirements and setting timelines and deliverables. Conduct research of operational efficiencies for benchmarking purposes. Provide analytic and financial modeling support, in order to review/test current or proposed processes / programs. Support new business processes and procedural development as needed. Assist in preparing financial and strategic plans/presentations (to include powerpoint and multimedia presentations). Strategic research will include timely and comprehensive financial analysis, market analysis and due diligence. Develops and evaluates operational proformas as needed. As applicable, assist with development of budget, forecasting and variance analysis to support the business and improve accountability Assist with the overall coordination and preparation of the annual operating and capital budget, to include preparing schedules for departments, consolidating departmental information, uploading budget data into the general ledger and assisting in the preparation of the Annual Budget Book to be distributed to Executive Team Assist with quarterly financial packets (i.e. Board Packets and Manager’s Meeting presentations). Conduct research of operational efficiencies for benchmarking purposes. These industry metrics will enhance our financial analysis and help drive business decisions, process improvement and departmental reviews. SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES : Industry knowledge: Background in hotels / casinos, property based operational accounting. Experience in planning and executing system installations. Experience in organization-wide change management. Multi-unit experience preferred. Domestic and international experience preferred. Experience: Over five years experience, experience in property opening and takeovers a plus. Core competencies: Strategic and Analytical Thinking, Information Seeking / Problem Solver, Leadership, Motivation, Organizational Influence, Stakeholder Relationship Building, Persuasive Communication, Developing Others, Achievement Orientation, Initiative / Tenacity, Flexibility, Confidence, High Energy and Stamina. Education: Undergraduate college degree in Accounting / Finance. Graduate degree preferred. Personal Style: A strong businessperson and strategic thinker with high standards. An individual who gets into the trenches of the business and makes things happen. Thrives in a challenging, complex environment. Dedicated, hard working and team oriented with a strong sense of urgency. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. High integrity. A person with strong organizational skills and able to handle multiple projects / priorities at one time. Systems: Strong experience in Excel and Access. Job Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Travel: extensive travel may be required. apply now!!