Financial Analyst

The Grand America Hotel - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Grand America Hotel is looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join their finance team in Salt Lake City. This role is crucial for driving financial planning processes, including forecasting, budgeting, and data analysis, while serving as a liaison across various departments. The Financial Analyst will report directly to the VP of Finance and will play a key role in enhancing financial performance through detailed analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the VP of Finance with preparation and analysis of financial statements
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling on property-level and company-level performance
• Monitor labor and expense trends on property and provide meaningful comparisons and insights to senior team
• Aid in the budgeting and forecasting processes regarding preparation, comparison analysis and accuracy reporting
• Complete other ad-hoc reporting needs as requested by senior management and support other departments as necessary
• Maintain integrity of standard financial reports and build new reports as needed
• Maintain and distribute short and long-term company projections
• Develop trend analysis to aid senior management in identifying opportunities in the operation
• Prepare presentations for executive team that portray actionable conclusions
• Identify and address procedural problems and deficiencies impacting the consistency and timeliness of financial information
• Assist in the research and implementation of future forecasting and reporting systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
• 2-3 years of experience as a Financial Analyst in the hospitality industry
• Experience generating reporting to support finance and business stakeholders
• High level of computer, analytical and technical skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information across varying levels of understanding
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to recognize problems, collect data, draw valid conclusions and define/suggest resolutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) with advanced knowledge of Excel (financial modeling and analytical techniques) and Power Point
• Prior experience using accounting and analytical software
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits

• Discounted passes to Snowbasin Resort
• Discounted employee meals while on shift
• Healthcare benefits for full-time employees after 60 days of employment
• 401k with a 6% match after 1 year of employment