Sr. Manager, FP&A Systems & Insights

 

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

 

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

 

Job Summary:
The Vail Resorts Finance Team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value and supports a fast growing publicly traded company (NYSE: MTN) comprised of 42 best-in-class mountain resorts and regional ski areas across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. This is a transformational time for the FP&A Systems & Insights team as we embark on a journey to modernize our financial planning and analysis capabilities by integrating advanced data visualization and AI technologies. As we reimagine how the FP&A organization interacts with the Planful system, we will enable greater efficiency, the ability to unlock deeper insights, and deliver a superior experience for our internal customers.

The Sr. Manager, FP&A Systems & Insights based in our Broomfield, Colorado headquarters, will play a critical role in administering and optimizing the Planful FP&A system, building dynamic planning models, and shaping the data architecture that supports enterprise-wide financial planning and reporting needs. Reporting to the Director of FP&A Systems & Insights, this leader will be instrumental in driving efficiency, enabling deeper insights, and delivering an exceptional experience for our internal customers.

 

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $110,000 - $140,000 + annual bonus 

• Employment Type: Year Round 

• Shift Type: Full Time hours

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 

• Housing Availability: No 

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the administration, configuration, and optimization of the Planful FP&A system to support evolving business needs.
• Design, build, and maintain dynamic planning models within Planful, enabling agile forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Develop and manage data architecture to ensure robust, scalable, and high-integrity data flows for planning and reporting.
• Partner with FP&A and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective system solutions and planning models.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and enhance user experience.
• Provide training, support, and guidance to FP&A users on Planful functionality and best practices.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into complex modeling to provide concise actionable insights.
• Maintain and deliver daily/weekly/quarterly reports communicating financial results to stakeholders.

 

Leadership Qualities:

• Trusted partner: Possess the technical expertise and communication skills to provide leadership team with an objective, independent perspective on both divisional and enterprise matters.
• Learning agility: Thrive in complex environments, adept at tackling strategic business challenges and integrating innovative ideas and technologies with strong analytical rigor.
• Emotional Intelligence: Understand and shape your impact on the team and stakeholders to achieve ambitious goals.
• Ambition: Exhibit a drive and ownership to expand leadership responsibilities and overcome obstacles to create a significant impact in a competitive landscape.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or graduate degree in information systems, analytics or finance strongly preferred
• 4+ years of experience in financial systems, with hands-on experience administering a planning solution tool (Planful or similar)