Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Manager

Responsibilities

The Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager serves as a strategic business partner to the Director of FP&A and senior operational leaders across the Integrated Resort business. This role is responsible for leading the budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, performance analysis, and decision-support activities for Gaming, Hotel, Food & Beverage, Retail, Entertainment, and other business units.

The Senior Manager will drive financial transparency, support data-driven decision-making, and ensure the delivery of timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis. Working within a fast-paced multinational environment, this position plays a critical role in improving business performance, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting long-term strategic objectives.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles across all business units.
• Coordinate with departmental leaders to develop detailed operating and capital budgets.
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts that provide management with accurate year-end financial projections.
• Monitor key assumptions and business drivers impacting financial results.

Performance Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management reporting packages and executive dashboards.
• Perform detailed variance analysis comparing Actual versus Budget and Forecast results.
• Analyze operational and financial performance trends and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Track key performance indicators such as revenue, profitability, labor productivity, EBITDA, RevPAR, ADR, gaming performance, and operational efficiency metrics.

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Partner with department heads and operational leaders to evaluate business initiatives and strategic decisions.
• Prepare financial models, business cases, and return-on-investment (ROI) analyses for new projects and capital expenditures.
• Support pricing, promotional campaigns, reinvestment programs, and revenue optimization initiatives through financial analysis.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve profitability and operational effectiveness.

Strategic Planning

• Support the Director FP&A in developing the Company's annual strategic plan and long-range financial outlook.
• Conduct market research, industry benchmarking, competitor analysis, and scenario planning exercises.
• Assist in evaluating growth opportunities, business expansions, and strategic investments.

Financial Governance & Process Improvement

• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of financial reporting processes.
• Establish and maintain financial planning standards, policies, and best practices.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency and data quality.
• Support compliance with internal control requirements and corporate governance standards.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop FP&A analysts and senior analysts.
• Review and validate financial analyses and reports prepared by the FP&A team.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and analytical excellence.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and professional development within the finance organization.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a key liaison between Finance and Operations.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and business recommendations to senior management.
• Support preparation of materials for Finance Leadership presentations.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, Procurement, Human Resources, and other departments to ensure alignment of financial objectives.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree (MBA, Finance, Economics) is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or CFA are advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Accounting, or Business Finance.
• At least 3-5 years in a leadership or people-management position.
• Experience in Integrated Resort, Casino, Hospitality, Hotel, Entertainment, Retail, or multinational corporations is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes.

Technical Skills:

• Strong financial modeling and business analysis capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
• Experience utilizing Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting methodologies, forecasting techniques, and KPI management.