Financial Analyst

United Parks & Resorts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Floating Holidays

Accrual based Paid Time Off

Employee Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K plan

Voluntary Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

United Parks & Resorts is seeking a Financial Analyst to support day-to-day analytical functions across SEA and interact with management at both corporate and park levels.

The role involves providing analytical services for park locations and SEA initiatives, including pricing, attendance, and spend analyses, with involvement in budgeting and strategic meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related business discipline.
• At least two years of relevant business experience (financial planning, accounting, business analysis).
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze park pricing initiatives and provide analytical support.
• Perform attendance analysis by location and product.
• Conduct per cap variance review for admissions and in-park spending.
• Provide marketing analytical support on campaigns and initiatives.
• Assist in preparing the business unit strategy meetings.
• Analyze financials around macro-economic and industry trends.
• Assist with annual operating budget preparation and variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what it's like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What you get to do:

• The Financial Analyst will assist in performing day-to-day analytical functions across SEA.
• This position will routinely work with varying levels of management at both the corporate office and the parks.
• Working closely with the finance and strategy teams, this position will be responsible for providing analytical services for park locations and SEA initiatives.
• This position will perform multiple functions to include but not limited to:
• Analyzing park pricing initiatives and providing analytical support.
• Attendance analysis by location and product.
• Per cap variance review and analysis for admissions and in-park spending across the company.
• Marketing analytical support on new campaigns and initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of the business unit strategy meetings.
• Financial analysis around macro-economic and industry trends.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual operating budget and provide expense variance analysis for corporate departments.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

What it takes to succeed:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related business discipline.
• Must have at least two years of relevant business experience (financial planning, accounting, business analysis).
• Must be able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Must possess strong communication skills.
• Must have a proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a team environment.
• Must have strong analytical skills.
• Must be experienced in Excel and PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Floating Holidays
• Accrual based Paid Time Off
• SEA Employee Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• SEA Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

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.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.