Financial Analyst - Dollywood Theme Park and Resorts - Exempt

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts and they will tell you this place is different. It's not a difference that you can touch or see - it's a difference you can feel. We are seeking a Financial Analyst who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together and caring deeply about our brand. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests.

We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. We seek an individual who can bring the vision of the resorts to life. The right Financial Analyst will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.

Reporting to the Senior Analyst, FP&A, this position will provide financial management in supporting The Dollywood Company. Responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, decision support to internal client base, supporting the long-term strategic planning and capital deployment process, and performance measurement on key strategic initiatives.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.

Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Strategic Insights

• Develop and communicate information using insightful financial models, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses to guide planning and decision making

• Collaborate with various levels of leadership and business partners to support financial strategies and decisions with organizational goals

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company's key operational drivers and identify areas of opportunity supported by financial models and metrics

• Provide timely and relevant information financial information, support decisions by summarizing in a clear manner

• Demonstrate a sense of industrial curiosity and a broad comprehension of how internal and external factors and influence and impact business performance

• Business Partnership

• Create strong relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives

• Act as an advisor to leadership and business partners offering financial expertise and insights

• Work with partners to streamline business processes, establish and enhance KPIs, and budgeting and forecasting

• Collaborate with operational leaders to understand financial needs, team objectives, and long-term opportunities within each business and provide support to reach those goals

• Integrated Planning and Financial Modeling

• Participate in the development and maintenance of comprehensive financial models and reports to support strategic planning and decision making

• Leverage data analytics to provide actionable insights to leadership and business partners

• Identify and support implementing enhancements to financial reporting and processes for increased accuracy and efficiency

• Ensure alignment between budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans by supporting integrated financial models with FP&A Leadership

• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecast processes including the analysis of performance and presentation of results

• Data-Driven Analytics and Decision Making

• Support and improve upon data-driven decision-making processes by utilizing variance analysis, statistical analysis, and financial models

• Develop skillsets to lead periodic business review meetings and create data visualizations tailored to deliver relevant narratives based on target audience needs

• Participate in benchmarking studies to identify potential areas of operational enhancements and examine market trends to make informed actionable recommendations

• Provide insights and support in the development of financial review packages, periodic forecast, and yearly budget

• Divisional Leadership and Tactical Functions

• Support Management and the other leadership of the Finance division

• Complete ad-hoc requests and special projects as requested by leadership to support overall FP&A Team objectives

Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time

Education and Experience Required

• Must be 18 years of age
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Industrial Engineering
• MBA or MBA candidate preferred
• 2-3 years' experience required with emphasis on FP&A, accounting, statistical and financial analysis; hospitality amusement, food or retail industry experience preferred but not required
• Expert in Excel; experience in extracting and analyzing large data sets from multiple source systems
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communicative skills; ability to work across all levels of the organization as a valued business partner
• Able to operate/drive a company vehicle with valid driver's license and insurance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees
• Must reflect Dollywood's image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in work
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
• Must be committed to continuous improvement
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
• Must promote and support a "team" work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.
• Must be productive in a fast-paced environment
• Must maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines
• Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills
• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
• Able to perform duties consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests
• Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy
• Must be able to effectively communicate with fellow Guests and Hosts using approved communication methods
• Able to tolerate various temperatures while working indoors and outdoors.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: Position may require occasional to frequent lifting of up to 100 lbs utilizing company's safety guidelines for safe lifting
• Mobility: Position may require intermittent to prolonged sitting, standing and/or walking for duration of shift, up to 13 hours. Employees may also be required to travel to various areas on property which may include changes in terrain, stairs and uneven surfaces
• Repetitive Movements: This position may require performing repetitive movements and tasks throughout the shift, including repeated use of hands, arms or other body parts as part of typical job functions
• Environmental Conditions: This position requires the ability to perform work tasks in varying weather conditions to include extreme cold and heat. Employees may be required to work indoors and outdoors
• Cognitive and Sensory Requirements: This position requires strong cognitive skills, including the ability to think critically, solve problems, process and retain information, have attention to detail and communicate effectively using approved methods

The Dollywood Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Dollywood Company drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.