Manager, Planning & Analysis

Introduction

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We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

• Supervise and manage staff in the Planning & Analysis department. Develop, implement, and oversee operational goals, monitoring performance and profit objectives.
• Lead short- and long-term financial analysis for the property, including labor and financial data reporting.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in business planning and analysis.
• Create efficient schedules that balance labor costs, staffing needs, and deadlines.
• Assist in the departmental budget process, provide recommendations, ensure compliance, and report concerns to management.
• Calculate marketing program profitability and analyze results to identify opportunities for improved efficiency. Present findings to the executive team.
• Compare actual results to budget and prior year, summarize key findings, and present recommendations to improve EBITDA.
• Develop presentations for budget meetings and operational reviews.
• Present and discuss analyses with senior executives at both corporate and property levels.
• Maintain and distribute key operating metrics to evaluate performance against company objectives.
• Monitor labor costs and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Perform database queries to extract data for analysis.
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Gaming Commission regulations, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Promote and uphold superior customer service standards. Address service issues and ensure departmental goals are met.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report potential issues to Executive Management/GM.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum of two years of casino experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Strong communication skills, including formal presentations to executives.
• Broad knowledge of accounting and financial analysis.
• Experience with report writing software preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Financial modeling experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Oracle ERP, Tableau, SQL, Salesforce, and other relevant systems preferred.
• Must qualify for all licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations in Nevada and New Mexico

• Oversee staff development and training programs.
• Manage rewards and recognition initiatives to enhance employee engagement.
• Evaluate team performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Make staffing recommendations, including interviewing, hiring, and scheduling.
• Establish work procedures and optimize workflow.
• Handle employee performance management, including coaching and discipline.