Financial Planning Analyst - 100% Remote

Our client is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world with revenue that exceeds $600M. Due to the incremental growth that the company has experienced over the past three years, they are adding TWO FP&A Analysts to their Corporate Finance team. These positions report to an INCREDIBLE Director that is well-known for being a pro-employee leader. Over her successful career, she has managed and mentored teams of accountants and analysts into numerous leadership roles.

***This is a 100% Remote position***

OVERVIEW:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”) Analyst will provide forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and ad-hoc analysis to the Finance department. This includes consolidation, reporting and analysis, along with cross-department research and communication of variances and key business drivers and expenses. On a monthly and quarterly basis, the FP&A Analyst will complete a wide range of analyses for the Executive and Ownership teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing the forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes for the Corporate and Managed Hotel Division, sending out communications to business partners regarding major updates, generating high level summaries and explaining key variances.
• Understand the details / drivers behind key P&L lines (fees, reimbursed expenses, gross margin, etc.) and make adjustments to reflect updated information.
• Support the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting process for the income statement and balance sheet. Work closely with business partners to solicit inputs and analyze results. Identify business drivers for variances, including changes in trends and/or company plans.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports including analysis of business performance and balance sheet data.
• Provide ongoing analytical support to influence strategic direction, guide Ownership activities, and inform senior management and Board level discussion.
• Perform quarterly analysis on same store contribution that provides insight on performance and identifies root causes of drivers of profitability.
• Provide technical and social support to the team
• Support other functions within the Shared Services Center as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business. MBA or CFA is a plus.
• 3+ years of financial analysis and planning experience. Prior hospitality experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical ability – must be able to synthesize data, be able to error check and reconcile own work and be able to design analysis to answer specific questions
• A detail-oriented approach – must pay close attention to the details and have the drive to get things right
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, as well as ability to learn multiple new back-end software applications. One Stream experience is a plus.
• Ability to cope with pressure and changing priorities
• Trustworthy with confidential financial information
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
• Must thrive in a teamwork setting and have excellent organizational skills