Financial Analyst And Planning

IN-PERSON - HOUSTON, TX

At Houston First, we are committed to providing our team members with a work environment where they can be themselves and recognized for the unique perspectives, they each bring forward. diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords–they’re woven into the way we run our business, and they’re reflected in our culture.

Houston First Corporation is leading the effort to promote Houston as one of the great cities of the world. Our team members operate the city's finest convention, arts, and entertainment venues. We are fortunate to live, work, and play in such a great destination.

We are seeking a highly qualified individual who excels in relational finance database management, business intelligence reporting, and analytical tools. This role is focused on financial and statistical planning, analysis, modeling, intermediate and long-term forecasting, report design, graphing, and charting using financial software. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing financial data, monitoring trends, and making recommendations for improvement. Additionally, they will have a strong background in predictive analytics and AI tools to create financial forecasts ranging from three months to 10 years. This position offers the opportunity to perform financial planning and analysis in a disruptive financial environment. Lastly, this role will involve supporting the Chief Financial Officer in reports and presentations for the board and other meetings as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist CFO and senior Finance & Administration members in each of the areas under the purview of the Finance and Administration Department. This includes but is not limited to:

• Assist with forecasting, utilizing predictive analytical tools and spreadsheet modeling, as well as updating databases or forecasting models
• Improve financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions to management
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data.
• Perform cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
• Analyze current and past financial data and performance.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing publications.
• Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts
• Review (and assist in gathering information for) monthly reports for accuracy, e.g., dashboards, and accountability reports.
• Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails
• Backup and assist in the processing of the purchasing card program.
• Work with the IT department’s Sr. Business Applications Analyst on design, implementation, query, and report writing in BI 360 and other tools
• Interact with outside consultants on Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) forecasting.
• Other duties and special projects as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no personnel supervisory responsibilities; however, may assist in recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or IT, required/
• Eight to Ten of experience in finance and/or IT.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer literacy with advanced knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint, BI 360, and other report-writing applications.
• Budget software experience with preference given to experience in Budget Maestro
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization
• Must be able to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced deadline-focused work environment

Work Environment:

• Extra hours may be required to meet various deadlines during year-end closing, annual budget, and audit.

19d809gvtH