Financial Analyst – Interactive Gaming

Penn Interactive · Philadelphia, PA

Company

Penn Interactive

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Penn Interactive (PI) is an interactive gaming company headquartered in Philadelphia. PI is the digital arm of PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN), the largest regional casino operator in the U.S.). Our mission is to challenge the norms of the gaming industry by building an immersive interactive gaming experience that is responsible, innovative, and fun. We are committed to helping our team members grow and succeed.  We believe that hiring talented individuals that love what they do will help us win!

We are seeking an FP&A Analyst who will be responsible for managing several areas of Penn Interactive’s Interactive Gaming for both ESPN Bet and Hollywood Casino. 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

  • 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.

Qualification Requirements  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

  • 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities   

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Location 

The primary office location for this position will be located in downtown Philadelphia, at the 1818 Market Street Office. 

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Comprehensive Benefits package.
  • Fun, relaxed work environment.
  • Education and conference reimbursements.

#LI-HYBRID

https://www.linkedin.com/company/penn-interactive-pi/

Recently being recognized as a top workplace in the United States, we believe people work their best when they can be themselves. We are looking for hungry, innovative thinkers to help us challenge the status quo of the gaming industry.  Diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital to all of our processes, programs, and structures. Your story, who you are, and your experience matter here.

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Date Posted

03/18/2024

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