P&A Analyst - Full Time (Day Shift)

Oaklawn Jockey Club; Hot Springs, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklawn Jockey Club in Hot Springs, Arkansas is seeking a Financial Analyst to perform market and marketing analyses, generate budget reports, and support forecasting processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely delivery, and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities include preparing annual budgets, conducting ad-hoc analyses, and monitoring labor costs while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Accounting or Finance or Economics from accredited four-year college or university; or zero to two years related experience.
• Must have strong PC skills, knowledge of Internet, and be proficient using Microsoft Office products.
• Must possess a high level of organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and to work under the pressure of short time constraints.
• Must be able to develop and maintain cordial and professional relationships with all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Performs market analysis using historical data to forecast the market trends and determines market elasticity.
• Market analysis includes understanding the seasonality, marketing programs, capacity constraints, future expansion plans and regulatory changes in order to predict competitor market growth.
• Generates reports for departments for the Annual Capital and Operating Budgets.
• Performs marketing analysis including Direct Mail, Events, Promotions, and Player Events.
• Analysis of other EBITDA generating projects, either by revenue driving initiatives or expense controls, culminating in actionable recommendations for Sr. Management.
• Analyzes data to identify trends for use in forecasts and budgets.
• Assists in developing and maintaining communication vehicles to distribute key operating metrics and analytical findings.
• Assists in preparing the annual budget and monthly forecast.
• Compares actual operating results to budget and prior year.
• Assists in the development of presentations for budget meetings and operational reviews.
• Monitors labor costs and report to financial team and operations departments.
• Prepares ad-hoc reporting.
• Pro-actively assists co-workers as needed.
• Displays the ability to be a team player and interface with other departments to develop key relations to insure maximum efficiency in completing job tasks.
• Accurately prioritizes, organizes, and completes multiple tasks.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Performs market analysis using historical data to forecast the market trends and determines market elasticity.
• Market analysis includes understanding the seasonality, marketing programs, capacity constraints, future expansion plans and regulatory changes in order to predict competitor market growth.
• Generates reports for departments for the Annual Capital and Operating Budgets.
• Performs marketing analysis including Direct Mail, Events, Promotions, and Player Events.
• Analysis of other EBITDA generating projects, either by revenue driving initiatives or expense controls, culminating in actionable recommendations for Sr. Management.
• Analyzes data to identify trends for use in forecasts and budgets.
• Assists in developing and maintaining communication vehicles to distribute key operating metrics and analytical findings.
• Assists in preparing the annual budget and monthly forecast.
• Compares actual operating results to budget and prior year.
• Assists in the development of presentations for budget meetings and operational reviews.
• Monitors labor costs and report to financial team and operations departments.
• Prepares ad-hoc reporting.
• Pro-actively assists co-workers as needed.
• Displays the ability to be a team player and interface with other departments to develop key relations to insure maximum efficiency in completing job tasks.
• Accurately prioritizes, organizes, and completes multiple tasks.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Accounting or Finance or Economics from accredited four-year college or university; or zero to two years related experience.
• Must have strong PC skills, knowledge of Internet, and be proficient using Microsoft Office products.
• Must possess a high level of organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and to work under the pressure of short time constraints.
• Must be able to develop and maintain cordial and professional relationships with all levels of the business.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members.

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