VP Hospitality Analytics - Corporate (Las Vegas)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Vice President of Hospitality Analytics will lead a team responsible for supporting some of the fastest growing revenue streams in the gaming industry.  In concert with senior leaders across the enterprise of 50+ properties, this individual will provide insights into all facets of hotel, food & beverage, retail, group and charter plane operations across Caesars Entertainment’s entire portfolio.  This individual will identify opportunities to grow the business and be able to communicate his/her findings to a wide range of stakeholders, focused on implementation and profitability.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversee all analytical and reporting functions of the Hospitality verticals enterprise-wide. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Conceptualize, conduct and lead analysis and modeling (e.g., price sensitivities, post-mortems, cost vs. benefit models) 
• Size and track enterprise revenue generation and cost saving initiatives 
• Drive thoughtful and informed forecasts and budgets in partnership with operators 
• Produce and refine performance reporting with perspectives on key takeaways for operations reviews and senior-level presentations 
• Develop industry-leading analytics and capabilities in the relevant areas including, but not limited to, revenue management, hotel, group/leisure sales, call center, distribution, food & beverage, retail and charter plane operations
• Create cross-property comparisons and insights across verticals and metrics to drive visibility to top performers and best demonstrated operational practices
• Communicate analyses, conclusions, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to facilitate buy-in with relevant business stakeholders and senior executives
• Hire, develop and mentor all staff to ensure best practices become incorporated enterprise-wide
• Be an active participant and contributor to the thought leadership of broader Analytics department
• Identify regulatory, financial, and compliance risks and take actions to eliminate or minimize
• Champion a commitment to honesty, integrity, and responsible corporate behavior
• Create an engaged and compliance culture, and foster a supportive and open environment

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years relevant work experience. Quantitative major (i.e. STEM) preferred but not required. MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Relevant work experience includes, but is not exclusive to, management within a hospitality organization, management of an Analytics or Strategy team, leadership within an FP&A organization with broad geographic coverage or consulting experience with a focus on execution / implementation. Must have 5+ years of financial analysis and/or operations research modeling experience
• Must be very analytical yet maintain a big-picture business orientation. Entrepreneurial skills and thought processes are highly desirable.  Must be willing to push the envelope in seeking and implementing new thought processes and ideas that have a demonstrable impact on profit
• Must be technically skilled and have experience using key data analysis tools.  Must be a proficient user of MS Office tools and large databases, including advanced knowledge of MS Excel. SQL and knowledge of web-based reporting platforms such as Tableau is strongly preferred. Experience with Google BiqQuery is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong analytic skill, aptitude for working with data, and creativity at finding new solutions to solving problems
• Must possess very strong interpersonal, communication and consensus building skills; ability to communicate complex concepts to all levels of audiences including senior executives
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills; willingness to develop and manage key relationships across the organization
• Must be able to work in a deadline oriented environment, ensuring decisions and management communication is occurring in a timely fashion
• Must be able to manage competing tasks from multiple stakeholders and prioritize in accordance with strategic objectives for the organization
• Must possess strong leadership and motivational skills, and be able to successfully manage a team of intelligent, focused and career-minded individuals
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business