Senior Director - Analytics and Business Planning

Our Client is a global integrated resort. As the business is expanding, we are hiring Senior Director - Analytics and Business Planning to head up the team in Macau.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff within the Planning & Analysis department.
• Develop, implement, and oversee operational goals while monitoring performance and profit objectives.
• Conduct short- and long-term financial analysis for the property, focusing on labor and financial data reporting.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the Manager of Business Planning and Analysis role.
• Create efficient schedules that control labor costs, meet staffing objectives, and adhere to deadlines.
• Assist in the departmental budget process by offering recommendations and ensuring compliance with budget initiatives; report any budget concerns to the manager.
• Calculate the profitability of marketing programs, analyze results, and identify opportunities for improving marketing expenditure efficiency, communicating findings to the Executive team.
• Oversee the preparation of the annual budget.
• Compare actual operating results to budget and previous years, summarizing key findings for Executive Management and making recommendations to enhance EBITDA.
• Develop presentations for budget meetings and operational reviews.
• Present and discuss analyses with high-level executives from Corporate and property management.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute key operating metrics to assess the achievement of the companys operational, service, and financial objectives.
• Monitor labor costs and identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Perform database queries to extract data for analysis.
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Gaming Control Board requirements, the companys internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley standards.
• Actively support and promote superior customer service consistent with departmental and company standards, ensuring all team members adhere to service standards and addressing issues promptly.
• Ensure regulatory compliance within the area of authority and report potential issues to Executive Management/GM.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all departmental and company matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution; MBA preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of casino experience is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and financial analysis, with financial modeling experience being essential.
• Proficiency in report writing software.
• High energy and a proactive, strategic approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills, with the ability to present formally to executives.
• Capability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Cognos, SQL, CRM, CDS, ACES, and other relevant systems for data processing, analysis, and presentation.
• Strong collaborative skills and effective communication with team members at all organizational levels.