Sr. Manager, Food & Beverage FP&A

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. Our team exists to deliver data-driven insights to support the financial management of Vail Resorts - the leading ski resort operator in the world. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team that continuously redefines the mountain resort experience! Our sustainable high-performing team is uniquely focused on talent development, prioritizing career growth through accelerated opportunities and progression.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Support the financial budgeting & planning process for Food & Beverage across our 37 North American resorts, emphasizing value creation and aligning resources with strategic priorities.
• Provide performance insights and guidance to drive strategic business initiatives for COE and resort leadership teams. Assess business opportunities and risks with a strong orientation to long-term enterprise value creation.
• Synthesize and communicate key financial and business insights to drive decision-making with operational leaders.
• Deliver financial insight and commentary based on comprehensive view of Food & Beverage outlet results and impacts and indicators on the broader enterprise.
• Actively engage in the broader FP&A team to drive a culture focused on delivering results, stakeholder influence and leadership development for career progression.
• Play a critical role in the Finance organization, bringing an enterprise-level perspective to support the strategic, talent and process improvement efforts across the Finance organization.

Leadership Qualities

• Trusted Partner: Possess the technical expertise and communication skills to support in providing the operational leadership team with an objective, independent perspective on Food & Beverage performance.
• Business Acumen: Leverage strong technical skills, including expert Microsoft Excel skills, a willingness to quickly learn Vail Resorts' financial systems, and is comfortable leveraging her or his capabilities to work independently to conduct analysis and communicate recommendations / conclusions with clarity and conviction.
• 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 to expand leadership responsibilities and overcome obstacles to create a significant impact in a competitive landscape.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in an analytical discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, etc.
• Minimum of 5+ years of work experience including financial planning and analysis responsibilities. Experience managing direct reports is preferred.
• Outstanding analytical skills with ability to synthesize information, develop insights and communicate effectively in presentations and in person meetings.
• Strong communication skills, with experience collaborating with senior leadership in a cross-functional capacity.
• Deep curiosity and passion for understanding and analyzing financial results with a focus on creating shareholder value.
• Completion of a case study is required for candidates who advance to the final interview round.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Company Information

• Vail Resorts offers a 'Hybrid' work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.
• The ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.

Application Instructions

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.