Senior Director - Analytics and Business Planning

NexusSearch International Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global integrated resort company in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Director - Analytics and Business Planning to lead a team in Macau. Responsibilities include supervising staff, conducting financial analyses, and overseeing operational goals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, with a minimum of three years in the casino industry preferred, alongside exceptional communication and financial analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of casino experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff within the Planning & Analysis department.
• Develop, implement, and oversee operational goals and performance objectives.
• Conduct financial analysis and report on labor and financial data.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Cognos

CRM

Job description

Senior Director - Analytics and Business Planning

Job Openings Senior Director - Analytics and Business Planning

About the job Senior Director - Analytics and Business Planning

Our Client is a global integrated resort. As the business is expanding, we are hiring Senior Director - Analytics and Business Planning to head up the team in Macau.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff within the Planning & Analysis department.
• Develop, implement, and oversee operational goals while monitoring performance and profit objectives.
• Conduct short- and long-term financial analysis for the property, focusing on labor and financial data reporting.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the Manager of Business Planning and Analysis role.
• Create efficient schedules that control labor costs, meet staffing objectives, and adhere to deadlines.
• Assist in the departmental budget process by offering recommendations and ensuring compliance with budget initiatives; report any budget concerns to the manager.
• Calculate the profitability of marketing programs, analyze results, and identify opportunities for improving marketing expenditure efficiency, communicating findings to the Executive team.
• Oversee the preparation of the annual budget.
• Compare actual operating results to budget and previous years, summarizing key findings for Executive Management and making recommendations to enhance EBITDA.
• Develop presentations for budget meetings and operational reviews.
• Present and discuss analyses with high-level executives from Corporate and property management.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute key operating metrics to assess the achievement of the companys operational, service, and financial objectives.
• Monitor labor costs and identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Perform database queries to extract data for analysis.
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Gaming Control Board requirements, the companys internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley standards.
• Actively support and promote superior customer service consistent with departmental and company standards, ensuring all team members adhere to service standards and addressing issues promptly.
• Ensure regulatory compliance within the area of authority and report potential issues to Executive Management/GM.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all departmental and company matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution; MBA preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of casino experience is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and financial analysis, with financial modeling experience being essential.
• Proficiency in report writing software.
• High energy and a proactive, strategic approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills, with the ability to present formally to executives.
• Capability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Cognos, SQL, CRM, CDS, ACES, and other relevant systems for data processing, analysis, and presentation.
• Strong collaborative skills and effective communication with team members at all organizational levels.