Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).Job Summary:The Vail Resorts Finance Team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value. We are growing the fully centralized Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in our corporate headquarters near Boulder, Colorado. We are transforming our FP&A organization to bring best-in-class insight generation, data-driven decision-making support and financial management to Vail Resorts – the ski industry’s global leader.Our team will be driven by top-tier talent, state-of-the-art systems and tools, and strategic process management to identify and deliver against the Company’s biggest value opportunities. We are creating a sustainable high-performing team that will develop talent and prioritize career growth through accelerated opportunities and progression. This is an opportunity to join the FP&A team at a critical inflection point and shape how we do business into the future.The Senior Manager for Retail Finance will partner with senior operational leaders in our Retail and Rental division to drive planning, forecasting and financial management, aligning our key resources with the achievement of our strategic goals, both long and short-term. This leader will build critical relationships within the broader FP&A organization and will evaluate key trends and lines of business to influence our highest priority business decisions. This position will report to the Director of Retail Finance.Job Responsibilities:
Primarily focused on supporting My Epic Gear, a first-of-its-kind ski gear membership program reimagining the gear ownership and gear rental model
Partner with stakeholders across the organization to create complex financial models to gain critical insights and drive investment decisions
Develop analyses to drive capital projects, operational excellence, efficiency, and process improvement work streams
Apply business judgment and financial insights to assist with decision-making that aligns resource allocation with the company's objective
Monitor and analyze operating results to identify risks and opportunities
Partner with Corporate Finance and leadership team to develop comprehensive annual operating and capital budgets
Approach and behavior—cultural characteristics:
Strong curiosity in tackling complex business problems; dives deeply into the data, relentlessly pursues what it means, and how these insights drive decision making
Comfortable operating in financial systems and spreadsheets, and equally comfortable leveraging his/her capabilities to work independently
Strong learning agility; enjoys and excels in environments where they must tackle and solve new and increasingly complex strategic business challenges and issues - incorporating the newest ideas, technologies, and approaches to business
A brave, ambitious, and passionate leader who is comfortable in their own skin while also demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Job Qualifications:
Outstanding academic credentials; Bachelor’s degree required in Finance and/or Economics
7+ years’ experience or 5+ years with MBA
Experience executing all financial planning and analysis functions including annual budget, capital budgeting, long-term strategic planning, resource allocation processes and enterprise-level communications
Demonstrated aptitude and success in financial modeling, insight generation/analysis and executive communications
Outstanding analytical skills with ability to synthesize information, develop insights and recommendations, and communicate effectively in presentations by developing the “story”
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with strong initiative and ability to multi-task
Superb attention to detail balanced by ability to focus on the "big picture"
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $100,000- $120,000 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.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
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
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
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.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.Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.Requisition ID 505830Reference Date: 10/29/2024Job Code Function: FinanceJob Type: [[JobType]]