Financial Analyst

About the Role

We are seeking an Financial Analyst who will be responsible for managing the department P&L’s for various departments including the Technology, Marketing, Sales, and Social Revenue teams of Penn Interactive. This role will be primarily responsible for monthly and annual P&L forecasting and budgeting processes as well as ad-hoc financial analysis. The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for analyzing and explaining business drivers for monthly results, forming recommendations, and updating future projections. This role will be responsible for explaining ‘what happened?’, ‘why did it happen?’ and ‘what are the financial implications going forward?’. This role will have detailed exposure to the Company’s P&L and will work with cross-functional teams and business owners to manage the respective businesses. Additionally, this role will assist with scenario planning, projects, presentation creation and ad-hoc requests from business partners.

About the Work

• Maintain effective financial models and reports to support financial planning and analysis of assigned business units including revenues, expenses, headcount, capital expenditures, and other related areas as needed.
• Assist with development and submission of monthly and full-year P&L forecasts, budget planning and long-range planning.
• Research and provide succinct forecast, budget and variance analysis to senior leadership as needed.
• Proactively identify areas of opportunity and/or risk, provide recommendations and financial support to make business decisions.
• Perform recurring and ad-hoc financial analyses as needed to assist in business decision-making.
• Provide analysis for and assist in preparing financial presentations for senior leadership meetings. 
• Conduct financial research, analyze financial performance against targets, and determine financial trends in the business.
• Develop and distribute appropriate daily, weekly, monthly and/or annual reports as needed.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure to assist with financial planning and budgeting activities.
• Effectively partner with cross-functional teams to manage concurrent deliverables and deadlines.
• Develop a thorough understanding of assigned business units as well as on-going business needs.
• Perform additional Business Operations duties and tasks as required.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Respect and promote inclusion and diversity.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

About You

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, Economics or another related field.
• 1 - 2 years of P&L analysis experience and/or public accounting experience is preferred
• Strong data analysis and Microsoft Excel skills including: managing and manipulating large data sets, financial modeling, formulas and functions (lookup formulas, conditional logic, financial formulas, data formatting, charts, pivot tables).
• Proficiency in creating/assisting with PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, communication skills and attention to detail:
• Able to interpret complex data and synthesize into actionable insights.
• Deliver quality, thought out work in an articulate manner.
• Highly responsive with a strong sense of time management and the ability to meet aggressive deadlines efficiently and effectively.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills; able to work autonomously but also operate as part of a strong, cohesive team, build relationships, and earn trust.
• Able to navigate roadblocks and deal with the unplanned and unexpected to find alternative ways to get things done.
• Positive attitude, intellectually curious and eager to make positive contributions to the team and business.

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