Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Golden Entertainment, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Golden Entertainment LLC seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to oversee daily FP&A operations, supervise staff, and ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting across the organization. You will partner with division leaders to develop budgets, analyze performance, drive improvements, and deliver timely insights.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and compliance with gaming regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a FP&A or similar role preferred.
• Prior experience in the gaming industry is required.
• Experience with budgeting, development and monitoring of budgets.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, develop, measure performance, discipline, and schedule department staff.
• Lead tactical execution of strategic initiatives under division leadership.
• Ensure compliance with gaming laws, internal controls, and regulations.
• Partner with divisional leaders for budget development, tracking, and variance.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of initiatives and ROI; report findings.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Develop and distribute weekly revenue/EBITDA forecasts and productivity models.
• Design data collection processes, analyze trends, and report insights.
• Ensure timely, high-quality analysis and responsive support to stakeholders.
• Provide outstanding service to guests and team members; perform other duties.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Forecasting

Communication

Data analysis

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Project

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

At Golden Entertainment LLC , we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers. In a business that’s often about flash, we’re the real deal. With a diverse portfolio of hospitality, gaming, and entertainment properties, we’re powered by people who are passionate, reliable, and ready to make an impact. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, you’ll find real opportunities here — and a team that’s as invested in your success as you are.

Job Description Summary:

As the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you are responsible for the day to day operation and direct supervision of all activities within the Financial Planning & Analysis department. Ensure daily operations and experiences meet guest expectations. Responsible for the collection, organization, and remittance of company budgetary figures, including consistent budget monitoring throughout the year. Responsible for performing primary research, developing and reporting key performance indicators (KPI) and providing insights regarding the financial performance of the company. Analyzes data and recommends opportunities for continuous improvement and/or efficiencies.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, develop, measure performance, discipline, and schedule department staff, when applicable
• Lead the tactical execution of strategic initiatives under the direction of division leadership
• Ensure compliance with all applicable gaming laws and company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations, as they apply to the position
• Primary point of contact for divisional leaders for budget development, budget tracking, and budget variance
• Conduct in-depth analyses on operational initiatives; assessing effectiveness, measuring return on investment and identifying budgetary implications
• Identify positive financial outcomes to increase profitability
• Develop and distribute weekly reports including revenue/EBITDA forecasts and labor/productivity modeling
• Design and manage process for collecting/tabulating performance data analyzing trends, identifying valuable insights and reporting findings/recommendations property-wide
• Ensure quality, timely, efficient execution of analysis, ad hoc requests and dissemination of findings
• Provide outstanding customer service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5 + years prior experience working in same or similar role preferred
• Prior experience working in gaming industry required
• Experience working with annual budgets, including development and monitoring
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Effective leadership, time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional written as well as verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical background
• Previous experience using the following computer programs - MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, LMS and familiarity with any other statistical software.
• At least 21 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• Obtain and maintain all work cards as required by the company
• Verify right to work in the United States

Work Cards

• Gaming Registration

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally push and/or pull up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs. at floor, knee, and waist levels
• Occasional standing
• Frequent walking
• Constant use of hearing and vision, sitting, distinguishing between shades of color, and using tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity

Work Environment Potential Conditions

• Indoors

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.