Hotel Financial Analyst

A hands-on role supporting Hotel Finance and Operations leaders. Key responsibilities include analyzing and reporting on weekly and monthly hotel performance, focusing teams on key drivers and areas of opportunity to continuously drive value and return on assets.  The individual will function as an influencer partnering with Hotel Finance and Operations leaders to formulate value creation plans, with accountability and follow through. This position will specialize in applying an analytical and data driven perspective to their work, seeking ways to utilize a robust existing data set to develop actionable recommendations and presenting findings to aid in decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a financial and/or business analyst capacity. Prior financial analysis and modeling skillset is required. 
• Experience as a Full service decentralized Director of Finance preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with senior business leaders
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision
• Highly collaborative, team oriented, and comfortable working across multiple teams and markets

• Highly driven and hardworking, with exacting standards for themselves and others
• Experience working with a business performance/intelligence application is preferred (specific experience with Microsoft PowerBI a plus)  
• Strong quantitative aptitude, with a high level of attention to detail; ability to summarize complex issues and opportunities into succinct and actionable deliverables.
• A 4-year college degree from an accredited University
• Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), as well as any database application used for reporting, and advanced in Excel. Must be detailed oriented, self-motivated, have excellent analytical skills and be organized.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily partnering with Hotel Finance and Operations leaders to help inform detailed understanding of all key aspects of revenue, costs and margin analysis (GOP by Hotel, by Portfolio).
• Partner with leaders on analysis with respect to actual performance as compared to budget, forecast, and prior periods, formulating action plans and supporting execution and follow through. 
• Accountable for expense monitoring through productivity metrics and review of purchasing commitments
• Make recommendations to leadership regarding potential improvements to Hotel performance based on analysis of key business drivers; distill key drivers of results into actionable insights for leadership teams.
• Partner with teams to identify and implement process and productivity efficiencies to improve hotel performance.
• Prepare, interpret and present financial results to Hotel Finance and Operations leaders, support development of materials for Owner meetings and presentations.
• Analytical support in Owner business reviews
• Identify future financial risks and opportunities across hotels/portfolios.
• Support the continued development of the Company’s financial systems and data.
• Other projects that drive the business forward

Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading, global hospitality company with a growing hotel portfolio representing more than 1,500 properties in 50 states and 23 countries. As a top hospitality employer, we are a great place to unlock your future, providing unparalleled opportunities for you to reach places in your career you might have never imagined were possible - more opportunities to help create memorable experiences, ways to succeed, and great people to inspire you. Aimbridge Hospitality is based in Plano, TX, with additional corporate offices in Atlanta, Calgary, Fargo, Puerto Rico, San Clemente, and Washington D.C. Aimbridge EMEA has offices in Birmingham and Glasgow, UK, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Aimbridge LatAm has offices in Monterrey, Mexico.

As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in all 50 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan