Finance Manager – Operations

Job Purpose

Finance Manager holder will serve as the embedded finance business partner for Operations, providing financial leadership, strategic insights, and decision support to venue management teams while driving profitability and cost optimization across all entertainment destinations.

Key Accountabilities

• Own venue P&L performance by managing the financial results for assigned destinations, analyzing revenue streams (tickets, F&B, retail, attractions), monitoring operating costs, and driving actions to achieve EBITDA and profitability targets.
• Provide financial business partnering by serving as a trusted advisor to venue and operations managers, participating in operational planning discussions, translating financial data into actionable insights, and influencing decisions at the idea stage rather than just validating numbers.
• Analyze operational metrics by tracking key performance indicators including per capita spend, attendance versus forecast, revenue per visitor, labor cost ratios, and F&B margins, and recommending improvements to optimize performance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by collaborating with venue managers to develop accurate budgets and forecasts, incorporating seasonality patterns, event calendars, and operational capacity into financial plans, and providing variance analysis with corrective recommendations.
• Drive cost optimization by identifying opportunities to reduce operating costs without compromising guest experience, analyzing labor scheduling efficiency, monitoring vendor costs, and implementing cost control initiatives in partnership with operations leadership.
• Ensure financial controls by overseeing cash handling procedures at venues, monitoring inventory management and shrinkage, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and supporting internal and external audits of operational areas.
• Develop and lead the team by setting objectives for operations finance analysts, providing coaching and mentorship, and building a high-performing team that delivers value to the business.

Managerial Accountabilities

• Lead the operations finance team by managing direct reports, setting priorities, and ensuring timely delivery of financial analysis and reporting to support venue operations.
• Influence without authority by building strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders, earning a seat at the table for strategic discussions, and positioning finance as a valued business partner rather than a gatekeeper.
• Champion data-driven decisions by promoting the use of financial insights in operational planning, introducing analytical tools and dashboards, and training operations managers on financial metrics interpretation.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or equivalent as a minimum.

Professional Certifications

• Certified Management Accountant (preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (advantageous)

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience.

6–7 years in finance with significant exposure to operations or business partnering.