Finance Planning & Analysis Manager

At Monarch Casino Resort Spa, we are more than just a premier destination for luxury gaming and hospitality in Black Hawk, Colorado; we are creators of unforgettable moments. Our commitment to excellence shines through our exceptional gaming, exquisite dining, and indulgent spa services, all set in an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere. As a family-owned business, we prioritize nurturing lasting relationships with our guests and the community, ensuring that every interaction is warm, memorable, and tailored to foster a true sense of belonging.

Job Title: Finance Planning & Analysis Manager

Salary: $110,000 

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, Colorado sits 45-minutes west of downtown Denver. Rated by AAA as a Four Diamond resort, Monarch is in the top five percent of the nearly 31,000 properties approved by AAA who achieve this designation. Boasting 23-floors filled with 516-luxurious guest rooms and suites, five distinct restaurants, and over 40,000 square feet of gaming featuring 3,000 slot machines and over 45-table games. Spa Monarch carries the #2 Hotel Spa rating from USA Today’s Readers Choice Awards. Monarch Chophouse carries OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice Award along with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. An award shared by Bistro Mariposa for both 2024 and 2025.

As part of a family-owned business, we are committed to providing excellence in every guest experience. From exceptional gaming, exquisite dining, unique and indulgent spa experiences, and a warm welcoming acknowledgement every time you step through our doors. Our focus is on maintaining lasting relationships with our guests and our community, ensuring that every interaction is warm, and welcoming.

Responsibilities

• Drive key processes as financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting.

• Implement best practices in FP&A and reporting; implement latest technology and methodology in analytics.

• Review the financial statements and perform monthly/ quarterly financial variance analysis, including revenue, expenses, cost of sales, labor, headcount, capital expenditures.

• Generate financial and operational reporting packages for key internal and external stakeholders.

• Understand the processes, objectives and value drivers in each department and collaborate with operation, finance and accounting leaders to analyze and report business drivers.

• Analyze financial and operational information and reports to provide accurate and timely recommendations to management and executives for decision-making purposes.

• Monitor KPI reporting, to discover opportunities for operational improvements.

• Monitor performance indicators to discover new and emphasize on existing trends.

• Develop commentary on analysis and reports, as required, and to present to the Company’s executive leadership.

• Perform ad hoc reporting and analytics.

• Follow and report on market and industry trends.

• Perform scenario analysis, ROI analysis on capital project and major operational spending.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; talk, and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field, MBA is a plus.

• 5+ year experience in FP&A in a high growth, preferably publicly traded company.

• Gaming experience is required

• Robust financial modeling experience with ability to understand and construct financial models.

• Advanced MS Excel and financial modeling skills.

• Knowledge of SQL Server Management Studio, or have the aptitude to learn.

• Knowledge of Cognos Finance, Cognos BI and TM1, or have the aptitude to learn.

• Possess high level of business analytic skills to translate data into information in a usable and presentable form.

• Able to work independently with great attention to detail.

• Possess effective skills for managing projects.

• Be able to prioritize, organize and “get it done”.

• Accuracy is a “must”, creative mind and being a team player are essential qualities.

• High intellectual curiosity and passion for problem solving.

• High energy and focus on delivering results in a fast-moving environment

Not only does Monarch offer a luxury experience for guests we offer luxury benefits to our Team Members as well!

Full Time Team Members (30+ hours) will enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Paid Time Off. 

• 6 Observed Holidays and Holiday Pay

• Health Benefit Insurance Package after 90 days includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, 401k with company match

Part Time and Full Time Team Members (TMs) will enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• 1 Free Hot Meal per shift and Unlimited Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks

• Up to 48 hours of Sick Pay for Team Members Under 30 hrs per Week

• 80% Subsidized Bus Transportation Options

• Free Covered Parking

• Education/Tuition/Certification Reimbursement (up to $6,000 per calendar year)

• Wardrobe/Uniforms and Dry Cleaning Provided Free of Charge for most positions

• Career Development and Advancement Programs

• Team Member Anniversary Recognition (earn resort credit, vacation trips and more!)

• Team Member Hotel, Retail and Spa Discounts

Save your gas and mileage on your car! Check out these convenient casino bus routes at www.casinoshuttle.com. As a Team Member of Monarch, we subsidize your bus transportation up to 80%!

An Equal Opportunity Employer: Monarch Casino Resort Spa does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is Monarch’s intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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We believe that our people are at the heart of our success. By investing in our team through growth opportunities and robust training programs, we cultivate an environment of loyalty and pride. Our focus on building a talent ecosystem in collaboration with local institutions enables us to ensure that every experience at Monarch reflects the luxury and dedication we stand for. Join us in creating extraordinary experiences that inspire and elevate the spirit of hospitality.