Business Partner, Financial Planning and Analysis

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At Atlantis, we exist to bring the extraordinary to every holiday and experience through connection, empowerment, precision, care and warmth. Inspired by the majesty and mystery of the ocean, Atlantis resorts are unique destinations full of life, wonder and surprise, where we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Atlantis Dubai is an iconic entertainment destination comprised of two world-class resorts; Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, The Royal; offering an unbeatable opportunity for you to grow and develop in your career. With a sense of exhilaration and discovery, we create unforgettable memories by providing guests the opportunity to discover an extraordinary world filled with thrilling adventures. Whether we are designing a couple’s retreat or serving the extraordinary in one of our award-winning celebrity chef restaurants, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of courage, inspiration and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

About The Role

• Assist in the coordination and preparation of the annual operating budget, capital investment budget and the monthly rolling forecast
• Act as a liaison between operating groups and the Financial Planning and Analysis department to receive timely budget and/or forecast submissions as well as any other required information
• Assist to ensure transparency and understanding of all aspects of reporting
• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports as required
• Work with operating entities to analyze significant variances from the budget and forecast to actual results
• Work closely with the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to develop and improve processes to ensure all data is accurate and up to date and integrated with the financial reporting process
• Help to monitor staff productivity and identify both service and bottom-line areas of improvement for the business.
• Undertake analytical methodology to review operations and results and to assist with identifying areas of improvement
• Assist with evaluating all components of the decision-making process: costs, benefits, risks and chances for success
• Incorporate plans to train and support end users to ensure accurate reporting
• Be involved in reviewing financial analysis including but not limited to, cost/benefit, breakeven, NPV, ROI, IRR etc.
• Develop project plans to include analytical methodologies, identifying data and resource requirements and setting timelines and deliverables
• Communicate on a regular basis with other divisions in the operation and the Finance department to resolve any issues
• Assist Senior Management to prepare financial and strategic plans/presentations
• Perform other ad hoc financial analyses projects as and when they arise
• Assume a supervisory role over the team, ensuring that all work is thoroughly reviewed prior to management’s review. This includes oversight of both Capital Expenditure (Capex) and Operating Expenses (Opex), as well as forecasting processes.
• Overseeing the month-end closing process, budgeting, and forecasting activities for payroll
• Ensuring full transparency and understanding of all elements of labor reporting
• Reviewing month-end contracted labor, full-time equivalent (FTE), and payroll data
• Managing labor data across the resort to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational goals
• Conducting labor analysis to assess operational performance and results, and identifying areas for potential improvement for labor forces
  
  

About You

• Business sense with an operational focus; ability to apply a high level of logic to any given situation and can work both independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality would be an advantage but not essential
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at a time
• Hospitality experience (preferred)
• Ability to work well under time pressure
• Strong drive to improve processes and productivity
• Strong sense of urgency
• Fluent in English
  
  

Join a team that is adventurous, creative, warm-hearted and extroverted. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.