Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis - Universal Kids Resort

We are currently looking for exceptional candidates to fill positions in the below categories.

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Work type: Regular (Full-Time)
Location: Frisco
Categories: Finance, UDX - Professional Generic, Analytics

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.

• 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.

None listed.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

Advertised: Jan 8 2026 Central Standard Time
Applications close:

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