Financial Analyst $60,000-$99,000/annually

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Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Financial Analyst

Create Insight. Advance Performance. Support Strategic Decision-Making.

The Financial Analyst plays a critical role in supporting operational excellence and strategic decision-making across Grand Casinos. This role partners closely with leaders to analyze financial and operational data, identify trends and risks, evaluate opportunities, and provide clear, actionable insight that improves performance, optimizes resources, and supports long-term growth.

As a Financial Analyst, you will contribute meaningful analysis that informs budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and strategic initiatives across the organization.

What You'll Do

Financial Analysis + Insight

• Analyze and interpret financial and operational data, including budgets, forecasts, income statements, and other financial reports.
• Track actual results against forecasts and investigate variances, trends, and anomalies.
• Conduct business studies on past, future, and comparative performance and develop forecast models.
• Identify risks and opportunities and provide recommendations grounded in sound, fact-based analysis.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight for leaders and stakeholders.

Budgeting + Forecasting

• Support preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and benchmarking.
• Analyze capital expenditure requests to support long-term growth and effective capital allocation.
• Provide ongoing financial monitoring and analysis to support achievement of annual financial plans.

Reporting + Decision Support

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports and presentations for business leaders, executives, shareholders, and boards.
• Assemble and summarize financial information into clear, concise reporting materials.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data and analysis.
• Deliver persuasive, data-driven recommendations to support decision-making.

Strategic + Business Partnership

• Partner with leaders across departments to evaluate business performance and recommend improvements.
• Support strategic initiatives, new business development, and acquisition efforts through financial analysis and business case development.
• Break down business performance by department, project, or initiative to provide meaningful insight.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to leaders across the organization.

Process Improvement + Tools

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and analytical tools.
• Develop dashboards and tools that enhance understanding of business performance and key metrics.
• Support development of productivity improvement models and best-practice comparisons.
• Stay informed on industry trends, benchmarks, and best practices relevant to organizational operations.
• Learn and effectively use financial systems and software applications utilized across departments.

Collaboration + Leadership Support

• Coordinate and prioritize analytical work to support organizational goals.
• Review financial analysis for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Provide guidance, technical support, or mentorship to analysts or business partners as appropriate.
• Collaborate across Finance and other departments to support enterprise objectives.

What It Takes to Shine

You are an analytical, detail-oriented professional with strong business acumen and a passion for using data to drive better decisions. You bring curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means:

• Delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis.
• Supporting leaders with information they can trust to make informed decisions.
• Improving financial transparency, performance, and operational outcomes.
• Contributing to strategic initiatives and long-term financial sustainability.
• Demonstrating accountability, integrity, and alignment with Mille Lacs Band values and organizational culture.

What You'll Get

Growth + Support

• Competitive salary aligned to market and role scope.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid parental leave.
• PTO, holiday pay, and recognition for milestones and anniversaries.

Culture + Purpose

• A workplace grounded in the Seven Values: Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty.
• A culture of collaboration, servant leadership, and shared purpose.
• Opportunities to contribute to the long-term success of Grand Casinos and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4-6+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or related finance roles.
• Strong financial modeling skills, including forecasting, scenario analysis, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and sound professional judgment.
• Must obtain and maintain a Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA) license.
• Must follow all applicable Detailed Gaming Regulations (DGRs).
• Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process.

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule that is based at both Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Hinckley.

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