Finance Analyst - Wrigley Field

 

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About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games. 

Finance Manager

Finance Manager 

This Role and the Chicago Cubs:
Levy Restaurants manages all food, beverage, and retail operations for the Chicago Cubs and their related entities. While the Cubs themselves are pushing the envelope for their organization, Levy Restaurants is right alongside their vision to solidify their spot as one of the top entertainment destinations in Chicago. This is where this role fits in. As a Financial Manager at Levy Restaurants – Wrigley Field you will be supporting Levy’s efforts to improve processes, conduct important analysis for the Chicago Cubs, provide support to the Levy Finance team, and continue to provide a top-tier fan experience year after year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Financial Reporting and Analysis
o    Produce weekly, monthly, annual client deliverables
o    Support Finance Director in creation of monthly decks for Chicago Cubs executive team
o    Analyze results for all business units versus prior years and versus annual budget
o    Assist Finance Director in creation of annual budget materials
•    Financial Forecasting
o    Submit weekly forecasts for business units assigned by Finance Director
o    Update 30, 60, 90 day forecasts in accordance with company schedule
o    Communicate with internal leaders to inform business predictions
o    Improve forecast accuracy through continual learning of business units and their unique characteristics
•    Finance Operations
o    Act as liaison between Finance Department and technology partners
o    Communicate reporting discrepancies to technology partners and follow up until issues are resolved
o    Manage network of point of sale devices and ensure that transactions are being routed correctly
o    Assist in ad hoc requests from internal departments (excel model creation, file enhancement, business solutions)
o    Assist in process improvement of all aspects of financial operations

CONTROLS
•    Thoroughly and accurately use applicable Levy systems (Everest Financial Reporting Package, MyVenue, SkyTab, Mashgin, RetailCloud, Shopify, Reserve, FreedomPay, Shift4, TSYS, atVenu, among others)
•    Execute required financial reporting tasks in a timely and accurate manner
•    Ensure financial forecasts are completed in accordance with company reporting schedule
•    Assure that all aspects of financial operations are conducted in accordance with Levy Core Signature guidelines

SKILLS
•    Exceptional interpersonal communication skills; this role is client, guest, and internal facing 
•    Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills required; modeling, Power Query, and automation skills strongly preferred
•    Strong grasp of mathematics and statistics required
•    Self-starter; ability to take ownership of responsibilities and tasks in congruence with department expectations
•    Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously to completion
•    Perform with a high level of accuracy, thoroughness, and effectiveness. Attention to detail is paramount
•    Ability to meet deadlines
•    Must be flexible with schedule and able to work through periods of high activity during the baseball season
•    English reading, writing, and computer skills required

Hybrid/flexible schedule; 3-4 days/week in office, 1-2 days/week remote

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Positions at this location may require a COVID-19 vaccination. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this account may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

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