Corporate Senior Financial Analyst - HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION

Description

For seven decades, Herschend Enterprises, a family of companies focused on family entertainment has operated with the purpose to bring families closer together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®, and today is considered the largest family-owned themed attractions corporation.

More than 12,000 employees work daily to create wholesome, immersive entertainment experiences with soul and depth. Experiences for every generation of the family. Sometimes thrilling. Sometimes lighthearted. Always distinctive. Our award-winning theme parks, entertainment and attractions aim to inspire happiness and family bonding.

Herschend is an equal opportunity employer that strives to provide a workplace where every host, guest, and partner feels welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. 

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Senior Financial Analyst supports long term strategic planning for the organization, which includes leading the company’s capital planning process, modeling business development opportunities and performing commercial analysis.  

The position will interact significantly with the company’s executive leadership.   Must be able to fulfill ad hoc requests from various internal sources to support decision-making and provide necessary insight to the company’s management team.  Individual must be flexible, proactive and able to work with ambiguity. Individual must be able to commit to the time requirements of this position, which may demand extended hours as required.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Lead the company’s capital planning process
• Model new business development opportunities
• Perform commercial analysis
• Assist with board of director meeting prep
• Support the CFO’s quarterly lender calls

Minimum Qualifications

• MBA with 4 – 5 years related experience
• Thorough computer-based analytical skills (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of accounting principles, financial metrics and financial statement relationships
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical & ability to prioritize workflow
• Ability to deliver high quality work and execute under pressure and deadlines
• Strong verbal, written and in-person communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience working in financial analyst role
• Experience in financial modeling
• Experience in basic valuation tools

Educational & Work Requirements:

• Degree: Masters of Business Administration
• Work Experience: 4 – 5 years of progressive accounting, finance, consulting or FP&A experience

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