The Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) works under the direction of the Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis, and is responsible for leading a team of high performing analysts serving all aspects of the San Manuel business including; Slots and Table Game Operations, Hotel, Retail, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Guest Services and Executive Administration. The Director, FP&A leverages available Business Intelligence (BI) tools to create, support and enhance on-going analytics and reporting for decision makers across the company with an emphasis on identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiencies, increase revenues and maximize profits. The Director, FP&A is a thought leader possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to align technical resources with business requirements that drive a data driven strategy throughout the organization. The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis also collaborates, initiates, and supports opportunities with other functions by championing the goals and priorities of the Tribe in a manner that faithfully reflects and upholds the Tribes vision, mission and values.
1. Responsible for leading the forecast process by coordinating with all the Casino departments and provides weekly forecasted updates to the Office of General Manager (OGM) to assist with real time business decisions. Working closely with Marketing to understand and evaluate effectiveness of initiatives. Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the FP&A department and updates and adjusts department structure and interaction with operating departments based on business needs.
2. Completes labor analyses and models to ensure Casino optimizes labor costs for all Casino departments. Develops financial models to support operational decisions for new and expanded business units. Develops and provides models and analyses to support capital investment opportunities within the Casino. Develops department-level and business-wide KPI’s to be used for performance monitoring and goal setting.
3. Oversees the timely production of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports for the OGM, including preparation of materials for the Board. Conducts industry and competitor analyses to develop operational and financial benchmarks.
4. Partners with the department Directors to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost saving initiatives in various areas of the business.
5. Develops measurement procedures for projected customer demand for various marketing initiatives by performing pro-forma calculation. Oversees the implementation and use of integrated data system that will be used by all Casino departments to better understand financial results of respective departments.
6. Accumulates, coordinates and reports on the Casino’s main initiatives by partnering with all departments to obtain information and establish a reporting format that will provide updated status of main initiatives. Coordinates with executive leadership to devise and execute an analytics based operational strategic plan.
7. Establishes and leads a team of high performing analysts serving all aspects of the business. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates analytical staff and data scientists; assists in their continued growth and improvement by providing necessary training; implements discipline as appropriate.
8. Creates and executes statistical modeling solutions that drive improvements throughout the organization. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and innovations in the fields of analytics and workforce administration.
9. Develops sophisticated predictive models relative to guest behavior and spend patterns. Identifies and communicates opportunities to leverage analytics across the enterprise. Translates business needs into analytical projects. Manages project deliverables, timelines and budgets. Manages competing priorities across business enterprises.
10. Collaborates with Information Technology (IT) on a technical roadmap to ensure long-term enhancements to the company’s BI capabilities. Identifies technologies that can improve the company’s BI capabilities.
11. Assumes other responsibilities, duties, tasks and assignments that contribute to the mitigation or response to public health emergencies.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and San Manuel Casino will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is located just 60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Highland, CA. It is one of the largest casinos on the West Coast, with 7,000 slot machines, 150 table games, and five high-limit rooms. We are one of the top 10 largest casino resorts in the US.
Guests enjoy sweeping views of the San Bernardino Mountains, live entertainment, and a full array of dining options, which include The Pines Modern Steakhouse, Hong Bao Kitchen, Serrano Vista Cafe, Rock & Brews, Chingon Kitchen, Big Mo’ Cafe, and 11 bars and lounges.
The Serrano Spa earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, and The Pines Modern Steakhouse and Yaamava’ Resorteach earned a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award, with all three being the first in the Inland Empire to receive such designation. Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel also received two 2023 AAA Four Diamonds ratings for the new hotel and The Pines Modern Steakhouse.
The hotel is a 17-story tower with 432 guest rooms. Guests relax in an elevated pool with a bar and private cabanas, the lavish full-service Serrano spa and salon, a health and fitness center, a full array of dining options, multiple bars and lounges, and luxe retail shops.
Indian gaming in California is an exciting, thriving industry. Whether working on the casino floor or providing support to gaming operations as a “behind the scenes” employee, you can contribute to a dynamic and challenging business and have opportunities to learn and grow with the gaming industry.
At San Manuel, our team members define us. Working at San Manuel is more than just a job. It is a career that will help you grow into the successful professional you want to be.
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Our benefits focus on five key areas of wellness - financial, emotional, physical, social, and occupational - because we know it takes more than a salary to thrive. The benefits under each category include everything from retirement, insurance and dental benefits to emotional wellness programs, home repair services, and much more.