Senior Financial Analyst

**Must be located in Las Vegas, NV. Job Overview The Senior Financial Analyst plays an important role in AGS’s financial planning and analysis function. This position supports the company’s forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial planning activities while providing analytical insight into business performance. Working within a collaborative and agile FP&A team, this role partners with departments across the organization to develop forecasts, analyze results, and support business decision-making. The Senior Financial Analyst will own financial planning and reporting responsibilities for specific departments or business areas while also contributing to broader FP&A initiatives. This role is highly integrated with the company’s monthly close process. The analyst will work closely with accounting to ensure financial results are accurate, investigate variances, reconcile financial data, and report key performance metrics based on finalized results. Because financial planning is built upon accurate data, attention to detail and data integrity are critical to success in this role. AGS operates in a fast-moving and evolving environment. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable adapting to changing priorities. This individual should be resourceful, proactive in solving problems, and eager to learn new tools, technologies, and processes that improve efficiency and insight. Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting
Own and maintain financial forecasts for assigned departments or business areas, including revenue, operating expenses, and headcount.
Support the company’s monthly forecast process, annual budgeting cycle, and long-term financial planning efforts.
Build and maintain detailed financial models that support forecasting and operational planning.
Analyze forecast assumptions and explain key drivers behind forecast changes. Financial Reporting & Monthly Close Support
Partner closely with accounting during the monthly close process to validate financial results and ensure reporting accuracy.
Reconcile financial data between FP&A models, financial systems, and accounting results, identifying and resolving discrepancies as they arise.
Investigate and explain variances between forecasted results and actual financial performance.
Prepare monthly reporting metrics and operational statistics based on finalized financial results. Data Analysis & Insights
Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, performance drivers, and opportunities for improvement.
Support financial analysis for business initiatives, operational decisions, and strategic projects.
Provide clear explanations of financial results and forecast drivers to business partners.
Conduct scenario modeling, sensitivity analyses, and profitability reviews to evaluate business initiatives and support investment and capital planning decisions. Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement
Lead financial planning and reporting activities for assigned departments or business areas, taking ownership of deliverables within recurring monthly planning cycles.
Maintain and improve financial models, datasets, and reporting processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in financial reporting.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve the quality of financial data used for decision-making.
Serve as an internal resource for financial systems and reporting tools, helping maintain and improve the datasets and models used for financial planning and analysis. Adaptability & Innovation
Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift as the business evolves.
Demonstrate curiosity and initiative in learning new tools, technologies, and analytical methods.
Support the adoption of new tools that improve efficiency, including emerging automation and data analysis capabilities. Internal Controls
Document and follow relevant internal controls over financial reporting.
Assist departments and subsidiaries in documenting and adhering to internal financial control processes.
Support compliance with company policies and financial reporting standards. Skills and Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
Must be at least 21 years old
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
3+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, management reporting, or a related field
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and complex formulas
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to financial accuracy
Experience investigating financial variances and reconciling financial data
Ability to understand financial drivers and explain forecast assumptions
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet recurring deadlines within monthly reporting cycles
Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with cross-functional teams
Resourceful and self-motivated with the ability to learn new tools, datasets, and systems independently Preferred Qualifications
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI
Exposure to data querying tools such as SQL
Experience in gaming, entertainment, or technology industries Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check *Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals. AGS is an equal opportunity employer