Financial Analyst – Busch Gardens Tampa

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:
• Assist park management with on-going updates regarding their financial forecasts and budgets concerning each department revenue & operating expenses.
• Perform trend analysis on key metrics and conduct analysis on that data to help strategically enhance sales or reduce operating expenses.
• Provide insight into industry trends affecting assigned areas of responsibility.
• Analyze and query data using SAP Business Objectives software in addition to Excel.
• Establish price points for products through analysis and compile Return on Investment analysis for future revenue generating projects.
• Provide key support during the budgeting process.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly profit/loss and operating expense recaps for distribution.
• Analyze park operating expense variances and trends to identify reasons for current variances and help project future levels of spending.
• Identify and recommend cost of sales saving and efficiency improvements. (Waste, inventory levels, overlapping purchases)
• Prepare financial recaps of park special events, such as Food & Wine Festival, Howl O Scream, and Mardi Gras.
• Review individual In-Park Revenue (IPR) cost center profit/loss metrics, including Cost of Sale % levels.
• Monitor IPR and Maintenance inventory usage levels and procedures by performing routine audits of each to ensure all company processes are being followed.
• Conduct routine in-park research and share findings related to revenue growth opportunities and operating expense efficiency to management.
• Other projects/duties as assigned for the overall benefit of the organization.

What it takes to succeed:
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field or 2 years of theme park finance experience in lieu of degree
• Be able to maintain confidentiality and a high level of discretion
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills including strong proofreading skills
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, Publisher, and PowerPoint
• Be comfortable learning internal reporting systems
• Be available to work varying shifts or hours based on business needs, i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts, some weekends

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.

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