Senior Finance Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Company Description

Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures. Aspen One enables the expansion of the Aspen brand and ethos globally by developing enhanced strategies and services to support growth and accelerate investment across ski, hospitality, retail, experiences, and clubs.  

Job Description

Position Summary

The Sr Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will be a key player that will serve as a thought partner to senior leadership in providing strategic insights and driving financial decision-making. The role is responsible for leading financial planning, strategic initiatives, developing actionable insights, and partnering with cross-functional leaders in collaboration with the SVP of Strategy and CFO to integrate and deliver financial insights across the entire enterprise.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until January 6, 2025.

Essential Job Functions

• Strategic Financial Planning: Lead the development and execution of the company's financial planning process, including annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans. Ensure alignment with corporate goals and strategic initiatives.
• Financial leadership: Develop financial reporting and monitor performance against budget and forecast, and provide actionable insights to address variances and recommendations to adapt active operations to meet financial or strategic objectives across the enterprise.
• Business Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders and senior executives, offering financial insights and strategic recommendations to support decision-making and drive business performance.
• Integrated Capital Management: Drive visibility and accountability in capital expenditures across business verticals including facilitating monthly Aspen One capital committee and creating visibility to tradeoffs and cash timing across the enterprise.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Provide comprehensive and insightful financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modeling. Prepare and present detailed reports to senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Budget & Forecast Management: Lead the preparation and consolidation of budgets and forecasts including the consolidation across multiple business lines and functional department.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial planning and analysis functions.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed to support strategic initiatives and address key business issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with focus on economics, finance, accounting, data analytics, or related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, financial planning & analysis, business analytics, corporate strategy function, or management consulting
• Experience developing and managing budgets, financial modeling, forecasting, financial insights, capital and investment underwriting, and performance reporting in partnership with business leadership
• Experience within consumer-facing Resort / Hospitality, CPG/retail, luxury or brand-centric industry, or early growth-stage enterprises is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft 365 Office Suite
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, BI tools)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate with a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Excellent complex problem solving and critical thinking skills with the capacity to translate complex data into actionable insights and executive communications
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
• Ability to distill complex information in a rigorous but consumable way
• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and evolving environment
• Ability to work collaboratively & effectively with cross-functional leaders and their teams
• Ability to articulate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
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