Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

$7 Daily Garage Parking

Job summary

Bally's in Chicago, IL is seeking a Finance - Financial Planning and Analysis leader to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning. You will partner with accounting and operations to support business objectives and provide critical insights across KPIs and financial models.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to influence decision-makers while maintaining compliance and controls in a gaming environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3+ years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in casino/gaming.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a gaming license in Illinois.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with management levels.
• Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute KPIs, financial models, and management reports.
• Monitor results, analyze trends, and identify risks and opportunities for profitability.
• Perform variance analyses against forecasts, budgets, and prior-year results.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and scenario modeling.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Lead and develop finance team members through coaching and training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Bachelor's in Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Category: Finance - Financial Planning and Analysis

Supervisor: Marcus Miller

Requisition Number: MANAG012031

• Posted : September 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary : $110,000 USD per year

Locations

Showing 1 location

Chicago, IL 60654, USA

Description

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:

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 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Accounting.

Bachelors or better in Finance.

Experience

Required

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:

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 have a ability to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board

Must be 21 years of age or older

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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