Marc Magnarella
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis @United Parks & Resorts
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis @United Parks & Resorts
Orlando, FL, US
Lead team of two managers and four analysts in overall financial planning, forecasting, and marketing analysis for UP & R• Lead team that drives strategic insights on over $1.7B in annual revenue and over $700M in annual EBITDA• Modernize UP & R business as the FP & A lead in converting over to SAP S/4 Hana system• Manage and optimize total corporate G&A expense across seventeen different departments leading to $2.4M in savings in my first year of leading the team• Champion the forecasting process across all parks and corporate departments each month• Lead monthly close process of creating a summary package for Board of Directors and C-Suite executives for forecasts and actuals results• Lead cost optimization processes including headcount planning to support the long-term growth of United Parks & Resorts• Provide comprehensive daily reporting seven days a week to C-Suite executives outlying actuals vs comparable periods to help inform the Operations team on highlights and areas of opportunity • Drive the annual budget planning process ensuring alignment with long-term goals while adjusting strategies to reflect ever-changing market conditions• Partner with six Park Finance VPs across twelve parks to optimize park operational expenses across twenty different departments to ensure that budget targets are adhered to
EDUCATION
University of Florida
MBA, Finance and Management
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Eastside High School
International Baccalaureate Diploma
SKILLS
ABOUT MARC MAGNARELLA
My core expertise includes financial planning & analysis, project management, team leadership, variance analysis, forecasting, and pricing strategy. Throughout my career, I’ve been recognized for delivering exceptional results, earning accolades such as the Superior Performance Award and the RSC Star Award at Darden. At United Parks & Resorts, my contributions were quickly acknowledged with a promotion to Director of FP & A just five months after joining the organization.I am passionate about transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations for executive/C-Suite leadership, enabling informed decision-making and long-term business success.
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