Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis - Universal Kids Resort

Universal Orlando Resort
Frisco, TX
JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing business analytics for Universal Kids Resort (UKR). This position is a highly analytical role with experience in business analytics and data mining/analysis, with strong technical skills. Provides ad hoc analytics to support business needs including sales/program analysis, optimization, competitive industry, tracking analysis, and strategic analysis.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Produces and analyzes ongoing reporting for the organization including development, production and distribution of sales/outlook reports. Submits regular updates to the annual operating plan as part of the corporate financial planning deliverables due to the New Ventures Corporate Finance team.
  • Creates ad hoc analytics to assist in supporting business needs. This includes sales/program analysis, optimization, competitive industry, tracking analysis, and strategic analysis requested by the business. Presents analysis and findings in a clear and logical manner with strategic recommendations. Creates and defines the key metrics used to better analyze the business and its needs.
  • Assists in creating and analyzing Financial Reports, Profit & Loss Statements, Business Cases and Pro Formas.
  • Forecasts key metrics based on current trends in business and in the industry/economy.
  • Assists in the annual operating plan for the upcoming year utilizing trends and meeting business goals.
  • Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Individual Contributor.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities (KSAs) required.

  • Strong experience in data mining and querying in relational database systems such as MS Access and writing code in Structured Query Language (SQL) a plus.
  • Expert knowledge in Excel including complex formulas and charts.
  • Proficient knowledge in forecasting, scenario analysis, key metrics, and trending.
  • Proficient knowledge of Mathematical and Statistics
  • Presentational and professional speaking skills to communicate closely with Executive level management including Directors, Vice Presidents, and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Experience and knowledge of the Hospitality/Tourism and Travel industry preferred.
  • Knowledge of budgeting software is preferred.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 3+ years of experience in a competitive analytical field required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Kids Resort via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Kids Resort HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Kids Resort. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Kids Resort as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Posted 2026-01-09

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