Director, Planning and Analysis - Multi-Property

We’re changing entertainment. Come join a fast-paced, diverse team driven by enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll work in an exciting industry with a company that cares about your career growth and supports your development.

About the role

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to local policy and increases with length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall operations and staff of the Planning & Analysis department.
• Develop, implement, and manage operational goals; monitor performance and profit objectives.
• Ensure effective and efficient scheduling while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving deadlines.
• Prepare, monitor, and adhere to budgets; ensure compliance with departmental budget initiatives.
• Report budget concerns or deviations to Executive Management/GM.
• Proactively seek margin enhancement opportunities and implement changes with relevant departments.
• Identify market trends and develop strategies to address potential concerns.
• Conduct short- and long-term financial analysis for the property, including labor and financial data reporting.
• Calculate profitability of marketing programs and analyze results to improve efficiency of marketing expenditures.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to the executive team.
• Oversee preparation of annual budgets; compare actual results to budget and prior year.
• Summarize key findings and present recommendations for improving EBITDA to executive management.
• Develop presentations for budget meetings and operational reviews; discuss analyses with high-level executives.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute key operating metrics to evaluate company objectives.
• Monitor labor costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies.
• Perform queries of various databases to extract data for analysis.
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis as needed.
• Support, promote, and demonstrate superior customer service; ensure standards are followed by all team members.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements within area of responsibility; report potential issues to Executive Management/GM.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university; MBA preferred.
• At least five years of casino industry experience preferred.
• Skilled in formal communication and executive-level presentations.
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Experience with computer report writing software highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling experience essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Oracle ERP, Tableau, SQL, Salesforce, and other relevant systems preferred.
• Must qualify for all licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations in Nevada and New Mexico.

Benefits

• Day-one medical coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Paid time off that increases with length of employment.
• Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.