Financial Analyst

Company: Pursuit Collection
Location: Columbia Falls
Posted on: February 15, 2025

Job Description:

What perks can you expect?:

• Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections.
• Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends.
• Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail.
• Full benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401K, and more!
• Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources. What will be your daily pursuit?: Please note this position is based in Columbia Falls, Montana and cannot be filled remotely. Please also note Pursuit does not currently sponsor work visas of any type for this role.
  
  The Operational Finance Analyst - Glacier Park Collection is an on-site, full-time, year-round role reporting to the Finance Manager of the Pacific Northwest Collection. This is an exciting opportunity to get an inside look "behind the scenes" for a collection of inspiring, unforgettable attraction and hospitality experiences in and around Glacier National Park. The Glacier Park Collection's portfolio includes nine lodging experiences, a whitewater rafting company, robust retail outlets, and more!
  
  The Analyst will partner closely with operational leaders in all aspects of day-to-day financial management, including P&L responsibility, while being a key member of the strong and extremely collaborative Pursuit Finance & Accounting Team.
  
  The Analyst's overall success is measured by being a trusted collaborator to the business, helping provide consistent insights to drive profitable growth, strategic initiatives, and operational efficiency while managing rigorous finance and accounting controls as a part of a public company.
  
  With a focus on guiding the company's future growth, the Analyst will work in tight collaboration with shared services teams, operational leaders and functional leaders in marketing, sales, technology, revenue management, and people & culture.
  
  What will your compensation be?: The salary range for this role is $57,000/year to $62,000/yearbased on experience and skill set. Pursuit offers a full suite of benefits, including flexible time off, a 401k contribution matching plan, and discounts at our hotels, restaurants, and attractions. This is a hybrid role, with three days in the office and two days with optional work-from-home.
  
  When does this adventure begin?: March 3rd, 2025.
  
  PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS BASED IN COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA AND IS NOT REMOTE WORK ELIGIBLE
  
  What will you do in this job?:
  • Partner with our operators to drive financial performance, and work to improve their financial acumen enabling them to identify opportunities in their financial performance and execute against targets.
  • Lead month-end close, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes. Prepare financial performance materials and presentations with emphasis on providing insight into root cause and future expectations, risks and opportunities.
  • Take an active role in managing achievement of EBITDA targets, guide diligent expense management against operating and capital budgets, and maintain labor, COGS and variable models to stay out front of risks that may adversely impact margins.
  • Contribute to models built to inform expected returns on future capital investments and new business opportunities. Assist in the preparation of formal Investment Proposals and integrating new experiences into the portfolio.
  • Manage the capital expenditure approval process, assisting operations teams with authorizations for expenditure, and maintaining the company's capital spend forecast.
  • Anticipate and provide thoughtful and insightful ad hoc analysis to the business on an as-needed basis to address a variety of timely and impactful business challenges and opportunities.
  • Suggest finance process improvements that will inform leadership and ensure a forward-thinking approach to reporting and business partnership. What skills and experience do you need for this job?:
    • Strong command of Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling)
    • Additional experience using SQL, Solver, or other analytical capabilities a plus.
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and draw meaningful insights.
    • Prior internship or coursework in finance/accounting is preferred
    • Highly analytical and orientation to intellectual honesty; natural tendency to ask "why" and to investigate unresolved questions.
    • Ability to effectively communicate financial results, projections, variances, and plans.
    • Demonstrates courage and willingness to lead and to share the "gift of financial literacy" with non-financial operators, taking the time to explain concepts and best practices in sound financial management.
    • Possesses a natural curiosity to understand the story behind the numbers, a willingness to challenge the status quo and desire to improve process efficiency and effectiveness.
    • High sense of self-awareness, being resourceful, resilient, and adaptable, while knowing when to ask for help when needed.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
    • Interest in the hospitality industry and a desire to learn about finance in a hospitality context.
    • A natural drive and curiosity about the business and what "could be "
      
      What will your work environment be like?: Beautiful. You'll be working in the iconic, unforgettable and inspiring location. Regardless of what your role is with us, you'll really get the chance to explore and see amazing scenery and wildlife in and around Glacier National Park.
      
      Fun. You'll be meeting team members from across the globe and get to participate in tons of team events.
      
      Independent. You'll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.
      
      Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes, and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways, and smog.
      
      Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance ) as required
      
      We work as a team and believe that we succeed together - these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.
      
      EEO: Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics . Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the USA to apply and join our inclusive team! We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can't apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at . We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
      
      

Keywords: Pursuit Collection, Missoula , Financial Analyst, Accounting, Auditing , Columbia Falls, Montana