Analyst Finance CXP

Description

The role aims to be recognized as a trusted finance team member. This role supports the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.

What will I be doing?          

The scope of the FP&A team is all of the Managed & Leased Hotels in the HAFS (Hilton Accounting and Financial Services) model in the UK & Ireland, and this role will have responsibility for specific revenue and/ or cost lines for all of these Hotels. They will also oversee the whole P&L for a group of Hotels and will therefore be expected to ensure that the overall FP&A deliverables for these Hotels are correct.

• The role will be part of a team of 10 people, comprising of 4 analysts, 5 managers and 1 Director in the FP&A function. All analysts and managers will report in to the FP&A Director and will be responsible for their own allocated cost/revenue categories. This is a key role in the UK Operations Finance team, reporting directly in to the Financial Planning & Analysis Director, and will have ownership of delivering consistent and accurate performance analysis and forecasts to improve business decisions.
• The role will be responsible for driving standardization and excellence in financial planning (including forecasting and budgeting) and analysis; for the revenue, costs and hotels within your remit. This will be achieved by working with fellow FP&A Analysts to create, standardize and manage tools, reports and analysis centrally. The role will be responsible for ensuring seamless integration across the forecasting and reporting process including Accounting & Control, Hotel Operations, Revenue Management, Central Support Functions and Commercial Finance.
• The role holder must be comfortable influencing at senior level and combine the ability to think strategically with a positive hands-on attitude. Key stakeholders will include Accounting & Control team, Commercial Finance Managers, Hotel Commercial Leadership, Hotel General Managers, Owners, Asset Managers, and Corporate Functional Leads.
• The role will also be responsible for driving a high performing team culture.

Requirements

What are we looking for?             

• Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
• Strong problem solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
• Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
• Ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required

Additional Preferences:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!