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Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job Summary:
The Vail Resorts Finance Team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value. We have created a new fully centralized Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in our corporate headquarters near Boulder, Colorado, to support a growing company of 37 resorts across Australia, Canada and the United States, 55,000+ employees, and a market capitalization of over $12 billion. Our FP&A organization brings best-in-class insight generation, data-driven decision-making support and financial management to Vail Resorts – the ski industry’s global leader.
The SG&A Finance team is looking for a Senior Analyst that can drive comprehensive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for the SG&A segment at Vail, which includes the Marketing, Legal, IT, Sales, HR, and Reservation divisions. The Finance team works closely with the CFO and other C-suite executives of the Company to ensure integrity of data governance and management practices, drive business insights, and support strategic decision making. This role will report to the Senior Finance Manager and will also work closely with the Senior Director of SG&A Finance.
Job Specifications:
Outlet: Corporate
Expected Pay Range: $89,100.00 - $121,305.00 + annual bonus
Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
Skill Level: Advanced
Job Responsibilities:
Business Partnering & Strategic Analysis
Partner with C-suite executives within Marketing, Legal, IT, Sales, HR, and Reservations to provide critical business support, inform decision making, and provide strategic direction
Partner with other Finance teams across Vail, such as Corporate Finance and Accounting to drive business insights and process efficiencies
Develop innovative and impactful analyses, tools, processes and procedures to facilitate and monitor business performance
Participate in Monthly Business Review and present to Senior Leadership Team
Budgeting / Forecasting / Financial Close
Develop standardized processes and policies across the SG&A team to drive efficiencies in forecasting and budget cycles
Update and maintain documentation on process improvements which drive repeatable efficient processes.
Create innovative and impactful analyses, tools, processes and procedures to facilitate and monitor business performance
Generate useful financial models that empower decision making support to business partners across the organization
Partner with leadership teams to develop comprehensive annual operating and capital budgets
Conduct post-mortem analysis on investments to assess profitability
Develop monthly P&L variance review and updated forecast for all SG&A cost centers
Produce KPI dashboard and reporting capabilities that drive actionable business insights
Partner with accounting team to support accurate & timely execution of monthly financial close
Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
3+ years of experience (or 1-2 years with MBA or other graduate degree) in finance or accounting
Bachelor’s Degree required preferably in Finance, Accounting or a related field
Experience in financial planning and analysis functions, including annual budget, capital budgeting, long-term strategic planning and resource allocation processes
Experience with VBA, Alteryx a plus
Additionally the ideal candidate should be / have:
Brave, Ambitious and Passionate with an Out-Front mindset with respect to financial data, processes and reporting needs
Curiosity to learn new systems and tools to create new business processes as needed
Strong organization, and project management skills; ability to juggle multiple concurrent high-priority projects while meeting deadlines, being a team player, and seeking continuous improvement
Highly collaborative team approach to work with a proactive orientation towards gathering voice-of-the-customer to design and deliver impactful solutions
Demonstrates a natural curiosity around business results and insights while consistently identifying ways to improve data management governance and processes, reporting capabilities, and stakeholder communication
Outstanding academic credentials and problem solving skills with a record of accomplishment and excellence
Excellent individual initiative and objective-oriented drive with strong propensity for attention to detail
Ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced environment with high energy and positive mindset
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $89,100.00 - $121,305.00 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Job Benefits
- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 501591
Reference Date: 05/24/2024
Job Code Function: Finance
Job Type: Hybrid- Remote
