Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Bally’s Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7 Daily Garage Parking

Job summary

Bally’s Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the company’s gaming operations. You will partner with accounting and operations leaders to drive profitability and performance.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel/Office capabilities, and the ability to obtain an Illinois gaming license. Join Bally’s to shape financial strategy in a dynamic casino environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 3+ years in finance, accounting, or related casino roles.
• Must be able to obtain Illinois gaming license.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, partnering with accounting and operational leaders to support business objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute KPIs, financial models, management reports, and operating metrics to evaluate business performance.
• Monitor financial results, analyze trends, and identify risks and opportunities that may impact future performance, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability.
• Perform variance analysis against forecasts, budgets, and prior-year results, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, scenario modeling, labor and productivity reporting, and other ad hoc analyses.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members through training, performance management, and professional development while performing other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Advanced Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Casino experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

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About the role

As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will develop, implement, and manage short and long-term financial planning and analysis for the Company. You will also monitor the achievement of performance against profit objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Foster an environment that embodies Bally's Born to Entertain philosophy by promoting a culture of exceptional guest service, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, partnering with accounting and operational leaders to support business objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute key performance indicators (KPIs), financial models, management reports, and operating metrics to evaluate business performance.
• Monitor financial results, analyze trends, and identify risks and opportunities that may impact future performance, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability.
• Perform variance analysis against forecasts, budgets, and prior-year results, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, scenario modeling, labor and productivity reporting, and other ad hoc analyses.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members through training, performance management, and professional development while performing other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Compensation

• Annual salary: $110,000.

Additional Benefits

• $7 Daily Garage Parking

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and standard office equipment.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment within a gaming and entertainment facility.
• The work environment may include exposure to bright lights, elevated noise levels, and other conditions associated with a casino and entertainment venue.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Role requirements

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with various management levels are required
• Must have a demonstrated ability to influence others through effective verbal and written communication
• Must have superior attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture
• Must have extensive knowledge of systems used to process, present, and analyze data
• Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills are required
• Experience developing financial reports, metrics, and models is required
• General knowledge of accounting, financial, and operating principles is required
• 3+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or related roles within the casino industry
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of finance or accounting
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board
• Must be 21 years of age or older

About Bally's

We're Bally's, and we've always been born to entertain.

Since the Ballyverse began way back in 1932, we've been creating engaging experiences everywhere, in a way that's accessible for everyone. Across Casinos & Resorts, Interactive, and Corporate, from the gaming floor to peoples' phones, we bring the thrill wherever our customers want to play.

But none of it would be possible without our people. Our team of 11,500 diverse minds who love what they do, celebrate each other's wins, and find fun in creating moments that matter. Whether you're energized by guest connection, technical innovation, or both, there's a place for you at Bally's.