SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Hiring for Manager, Finance at Tampa, FL, United States Full Time

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that’s just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you’ll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world.

If you’re dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What you get to do :

As the Finance Manager for planning and analysis at the Tampa Parks, you will lead of team of analysts, the parks’ centralized scheduling team, and the parks’ centralized timekeeping team. You will :

• Assist Tampa senior leadership with obtaining their financial goals through analyzing operating expenses, revenue, and cost of goods for their departments at Busch Gardens Tampa and Adventure Island parks.
• Assist non-financial leaders with on-going updates regarding their financial budgets (revenue, COGS, labor, and operating expenses) – variance research and journal entry review
• Provide and distribute daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports
• Perform trend analysis on key metrics and conduct analysis on that data to strategically enhance sales or implement efficiencies
• Provide insight into industry trends affecting assigned areas of responsibility
• Conduct research through in-park visits and share findings to corresponding leadership to help their department remain cost effective
• Provide feedback based on research results regarding product enhancement and innovation to increase current revenue programs and develop new programs
• Analyze multi-department operating expenses, revenue and cost of good budgets and identify cost savings opportunities for consideration
• Analyze and query data using SAP Business Objects, Excel Power Query, and other analytical avenues
• Establish price points for products through analysis and compile ROI analysis for future products
• Provide financial recaps and postmortems on programs, promotions, and special events
• Update forecasting on a monthly basis
• Support the development of annual budgets and the latest operating expense forecasts
• Collaborate with different management levels within the corporate office and the parks to assist with providing regular financial support
• Ensure efficient and effective weekly scheduling of the Tampa parks’ workforce through oversight of the centralized scheduling team
• Manage the Tampa timekeeping team’s bi-weekly timekeeping preparations for corporate payroll processing
• Lead and contribute to special financial projects and other duties as needed.

What It Takes to Succeed :

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, cost management, or accounting.
• OR a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, cost management, or accounting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize within a team setting and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with financial software such as SAP and Business Objects or other data warehouse tools is preferred.
• Prior experience in the theme park industry is a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial statements
• Demonstrate the ability to budget, forecast and plan for multiple departments and present results to those departments on a routine basis
• Able to conduct ad hoc business analysis
• Intermediate presentation skills
• Available to work varying shifts / hours based on business need
• Able to sit for long periods of time
• Able to make observations and record data in both indoor and outdoor settings under a variety of weather conditions

What Else is Important :

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling (especially Excel).
• Ability to think strategically and conceptually.
• Detail-oriented with a quantitative mindset.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial theories and the interconnections between financial statements.
• Effective time management skills, including managing your workload and that of others when necessary.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and mathematical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

The perks of the position :

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer :

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.