ABOUT WESTGATE RESORTS
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

General Summary Of Duties:

The Executive Director of Financial Planning Analysis will be responsible for managing a broad range of strategic plans and serve as a critical resource for operational insight. The primary focus of this role will be to manage and maintain property-wide plans, continually monitor internal and external business environment, and provide detailed analysis for Gaming Operations and Casino Marketing. Additionally, this position will function as a change agent for process improvement and support the executive leadership team on ad-hoc projects that may arise throughout the course of business. 

Role and Responsibilities: (Includes but is not limited to the following)

• Work closely with leadership team to shape the strategic direction and to develop new ideas from concept to implementation
• Assist with developing and implementing departmental business plans designed to achieve business objectives
• Support leadership team on any ad-hoc projects that may arise in the course of business including long term confidential projects Assist with analyzing and preparing reports, business insight
• Ongoing internal and external benchmarking  
• Identify issues early and proactively create options and develop solutions
• Support the development of Casino Marketing strategies and programs
• Support the development of Player Development strategies and programs
• Manage multiple projects with competing time lines
• Leverage experience leading and driving cross functional teams and partnerships within the organization to improve business process and drive stronger bottom-line results
• Leverage Analytical experience to visualize and illustrate divisional objectives and evaluate alternative approaches to their achievement
• Apply strong oral and written communication skills to articulate plans, results, and performance measurements
• Relationship builder; works well across functions and at all levels of an organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Performance Requirements: (Knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction, instruction and guidance to staff.  Assign and instruct all personnel in details of work.  Observe performance and encourage improvement.  Monitor workload and make staffing adjustments accordingly
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language clearly to ascertain and document important information, to follow written and/or verbal instructions and to provide clear direction/guidance. 
• Ability to relate to all levels of management, guests and employees in verbal/written form
• Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for other employees.  Resolve complications and complaints by conducting thorough research of the situation and the most effective solutions
• Ability to organize/prioritize work, meet deadlines, work with minimal supervision and multiple interruptions, exercise judgment and adapt instructions/directions from one assignment to another.
• Ability to exercise judgment and implement control over the performance of staff.
• Ability to deal with multiple problems requiring initiative and good judgment. 
• Mathematical skills needed to analyze reports, prepare forecasts, budgets, to reconcile, balance and prepare complex financial data reports.
• Ability to access and input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Social skills as demonstrated by the ability to listen and respond to employee or management inquiries/concerns using a positive, clear speaking voice, answering questions and/or offering assistance giving accurate information regarding plans, policy or procedures within guidelines.
• Ability to architect the framework for casino marketing concepts and programs.
• Previous strategic planning, casino operations, marketing, management, hotel experience.
• Ability to maintain attendance in conformance with standards.
• Ability to maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Desirables:

The ideal candidate is well versed in the casino gaming environment, financial analysis, and strategic planning

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.