A NEW BREED OF ENTERTAINMENT
With almost 150 years of proud horseracing history, Woodbine Entertainment Group is the founding pioneer and largest operator of professional horseracing in Canada.
Building on our rich past, we are surging ahead to the future with an energized, new vision. Today we deliver the most thrilling and highest quality racing, dining and entertainment experiences to our visitors. In doing so, we remain a world-leader in horse-racing — and also among the most exciting and diverse entertainment facilities on the globe.
Job Summary:
This position follows a hybrid work model in which the Senior Financial Analyst will partner with all departments such as Food & Beverage, Wagering, Operations, IT, and People Experience to provide support and analysis related to financial performance of their respective department. You will also be a key liaison with our Finance Team on budgets, forecasts and month-end and year-end reviews. You will maintain a mindset of continuous improvement and innovation in financial modelling, financial reporting and presentations that will facilitate strategic decision making. You will work directly with the FP&A Director to establish a collaborative working environment where you will work with different departments to gather and consolidate data into meaningful reports, analysis and modelling using Advanced Excel and PowerPoint tools. This will lead to increased internal customer satisfaction through improved financial data and reporting, and better business decision making.
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Enhance the month-end and quarter-end review sessions with Finance and Operations for Senior Leadership team through summarized reports with KPIs, variance analysis and updated full year projections. This includes the launch of a new management system and communication process within the organization.
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Ad hoc in-depth business analysis related to FTEs, payroll, and cost of goods – review of variances, trends, business reasons, and opportunities.
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Lead on the creation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of Tableau dashboards and related reporting tools (ex. weekly SSRS reports, Squirrel IQ) to ensure management has the tools to make timely decisions related to the business.
Qualifications:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Be Yourself.
We believe differences should be valued and celebrated. By building diverse and inclusive teams, we strive to provide a more authentic and empowering work experience that unlocks the potential of our people. Regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, we believe everyone has the right to express their ideas, ambitions, and pursue their goals with confidence and integrity. Diversity breeds innovation. We want people to think differently. Our commitment is to build a culture that welcomes everyone and leverages their unique perspectives to be a great entertainment company that shares the thrill of horseracing experiences with the world.
