Principal Analyst, Finance Systems & Insights

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

The Vail Resorts Finance Team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value and supports a fast-growing publicly traded company (NYSE: MTN) comprised of 42 best-in-class mountain resorts and regional ski areas across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia.

This is a transformational time for the Finance Systems & Insights team as we accelerate the evolution of FP&A through scalable systems, trusted data, automation, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities. As we reimagine how Finance teams interact with technology and information, we will enable greater efficiency, unlock deeper insights, and deliver a superior experience for our internal customers.

The Principal Analyst, Finance Systems & Insights, based in our Broomfield, Colorado headquarters, will play a critical leadership role in advancing the transformation of Finance at Vail Resorts. Reporting to the Director of Finance Systems & Insights, this leader will oversee the optimization and evolution of the Planful platform, develop scalable planning and reporting solutions, and help shape the data architecture that supports enterprise-wide financial planning and decision-making. Working closely with Finance, Technology, and business leaders, this role will drive operational efficiency, enable self-service capabilities, and deliver innovative solutions that enable Finance teams to spend more time driving business value and generating actionable insights.

• Lead the administration, configuration, and optimization of the Planful FP&A platform to support evolving business needs.
• Design, build, and maintain dynamic planning models that enable forecasting, scenario planning, and business decision support.
• Develop and manage the data architecture supporting enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable system solutions, planning models, and actionable insights.
• Maintain and enhance financial reporting solutions that support daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvements that simplify, standardize, and automate Finance processes while improving efficiency and user experience.
• Evaluate and leverage automation and AI-enabled capabilities to accelerate analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to Finance users on system functionality and best practices.
• Collaborate with Finance, Technology, and Analytics teams to improve data quality, reporting capabilities, and access to insights.
• Support the ongoing transformation of Finance by advancing Systems & Insights initiatives and driving continuous improvement.

Leadership Qualities:

• Trusted Partner: Possess the technical expertise, business acumen, and communication skills to build strong relationships and provide thoughtful recommendations that drive business value.
• Learning Agility: Thrive in complex and evolving environments, quickly learning new technologies and applying innovative thinking to solve business challenges.
• Change Agent: Champion continuous improvement by challenging the status quo, driving process transformation, and helping teams adopt new technologies and ways of working.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrate self-awareness and strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate, influence stakeholders, and foster a positive team environment.
• Ownership & Accountability: Take initiative, lead through ambiguity, and maintain accountability for delivering high-quality results and meaningful outcomes.
• Builder of Leaders: Invest in developing others through coaching, mentorship, knowledge sharing, and creating opportunities for growth and success.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field required; MBA or relevant graduate degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial systems, FP&A technology, business analytics, or related disciplines, including hands-on experience administering enterprise planning solutions such as Planful or similar platforms and leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven experience designing and supporting planning models, forecasting solutions, and financial reporting processes.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data integration, and financial data management concepts.
• Experience using SQL and other data tools to analyze, transform, and deliver business insights.
• Experience leveraging automation, AI, or generative AI capabilities to improve business processes, reporting, and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage competing priorities, and deliver scalable solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep experience administering, configuring, and optimizing the Planful platform.
• Experience with Power BI, Snowflake, Databricks, Alteryx, or similar analytics platforms.
• Experience with process automation, low-code solutions, or robotic process automation (RPA).
• Experience leading Finance transformation, system implementation, or large-scale process improvement initiatives.
• Experience partnering with Finance, Technology, and Data teams in a complex organization.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $94,000 - $133,000 + Annual Bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  518300
Reference Date: 10/14/2026 
Job Code Function: Finance