Senior FP & A Analyst

Boyd Gaming; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming is seeking a skilled FP&A professional in Las Vegas to transform data into actionable insight for senior leadership. You will support budgeting, forecasting and reporting, collaborating with multiple properties to drive performance.

The role requires strong analytical ability, experience with BI tools, and effective communication with executives. On-site position in the Las Vegas area with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related quantitative field.
• Experience with BI/reporting tools and data analysis in gaming/hospitality.
• Analytical thinking with strong communication to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide insights and variance analysis to senior and operations management.
• Synthesize internal and external data into actionable recommendations.
• Support financial planning and reporting using BI tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communicator

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance or quantitative field (Economics/Statistics/Mathematics)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Connect

DeFacto

Power BI

MicroStrategy

SQL

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

• Innovative: Looks at issues from a fresh viewpoint and adapts to the changes created by the environment. Willing to take risks and explore the new, untested and unknown.
• Feedback: Gives positive feedback when appropriate, but also addresses inadequate performance or inappropriate behavior. Provides frank and direct feedback to others.
• Communication: Believes in the importance of keeping others informed. Spends time clearly defining expectations.
• Accuracy: Completes work product with extremely high levels of accuracy. Attention to detail, consistently provided over routine workflow is essential.
• Excitement: Has the ability to motivate others and their work. Displays a high level of energy, intensity, and enthusiasm.
• Strategic: Has the ability to analyze the future impact that a decision made today is likely to have. Understands the interdependence of various work units and the importance of integrating their activities.
• Ethics: Demonstrates integrity and exercises discretion in handling confidential information.
• Key support and influencer for the continued iteration and improvement of the Company’s playbook of reports for properties and operating departments across the enterprise.
• Acts as category expert and can interpret data and internal trends to advise senior and operations management on both short term immediate needs as well as longer term strategic planning.
• Understands external industry, social and economic trends which could have an impact on operating performance.
• Investigates and recommends opportunities identified that can be implemented regionally or enterprise-wide. Measures performance of actual results with expectations.
• Provides insight and perspective on operating plan variances and root-cause analysis through specialized ad-hoc activities and requests related to specific category expertise.
• Regularly synthesizes large amounts of both internal and external data into actionable recommendations and presentations for management review.
• Ensures effective use of financial predictive modeling processes/business intelligence tools, statistical analytics, graphs, key performance indicators, industry benchmarks and report writing to support strategic and tactical decision making.
• Must possess the ability to collaborate and work closely with both internal teams and stakeholders from multiple properties and in relevant category operational disciplines.
• Mentors and coaches Analyst in FP&A for career growth as well as for succession planning.
• Provides short-term/quick turnaround support for analysis requests at the direction of department leader.
• Reviews work of Analyst for quality and accuracy.
• Performs all functions with the highest level of integrity and in a professional manner.
• Observes and follows all safety procedures.
• Performs other job related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited university in Accounting, Business Management, Finance or quantitative degree in Information Data, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics.
• Knowledgeable in business intelligence and report writing tools such as Workday, Microsoft Connect, DeFacto, Power BI, Microstrategy and SQL as examples. Makes recommendations to the director for enhancements of the DataMart.
• Knowledge and experience with financial and related systems such as Workday, Snowflake, Lawson, Infinium, Micros, Kronos, LMS as examples.
• Three to five years of current and relevant experience working in gaming and hospitality, either in a property leadership or enterprise role.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with all levels of management including senior executives and operating property leadership.
• Must possess in-depth analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills as well as the ability to master new concepts and industry trends quickly.
• Above average competency and skill in using Microsoft Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to effectively communicate findings in English, in both written and oral form.
• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to successfully acquire any licensing approvals that may be needed.

Preferred

• Advanced Degree in Business Management, Information Data, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics.

Additional Information

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.