Sr Financial Analyst FP&A

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst of FP&A will assist in all efforts related to financial planning and reporting, including month close, quarterly pacing/estimates, and annual budget, with a focus on the P&L. This individual will work closely with FP&A leadership, the functional finance team and operating groups in performing consolidations and variance analysis, issuing of business performance reports, analysis and project work within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Directly support the Director FP&A in the forecasting, reporting, and analyzing of monthly, quarterly and annual P&L results for Universal Studios Hollywood, including Theme Park and CityWalk standard operations as well as major events (ie. Halloween Horror Nights, Fan Fest Nights, etc.)
• Responsible for consolidation of full business results as well as at the individual company, department and event levels
• Assisting in the preparation of key financial statements and P&L variance analysis: Weekly business performance deck and monthly financial reporting
• Operating plan, latest estimates
• Special projects & ad hoc analysis as required by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in using and managing budget/planning systems (SAP, Hyperion, Business Objects, Cognos, etc)
• Strong Computer / Analysis Skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to all levels of the organization
• Resourceful problem solver, with the ability to prioritize and create approaches to meet required objectives
• Demonstrate leadership values and ability to develop and participate in diverse/cross-functional teams
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and influence a wide spectrum of customers
• Ability to maintain a big picture perspective as well as be detail-oriented is essential
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Effectively handles sensitive and confidential matters.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• variety of other discounts and perks.