Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - Full-time / Part-time

The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will work with the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Corporate Controller and the Vice President of Corp G&A and IT Finance on the global financial budgeting, forecasting and actual reporting for Corporate headcount, as well as the Corporate and Other segment.

What will it be like to work for this Hilton Worldwide Brand?

Hilton Worldwide 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 Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton Worldwide is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its ten global brands, which include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world and know how to offer an exceptional hospitality experience, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Worldwide Team Member.

What will I be doing?

The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will track and maintain corporate approved headcount for corporate functions, reconcile approved headcount to budget positions annually and complete Other headcount reconciliations upon request.

Other key priorities are listed below:

Review incremental headcount requests for completeness of analysis and assist with cost impact assessments

Update and maintain headcount approval form

Evaluate promotions to determine financial impact to Hilton Worldwide

Partner with the HR team to approve all new corporate positions in the PeopleSoft HR system

Approve all new corporate open requisitions in Taleo

Implement process improvements to HR change requests to simplify and speed position tracking

Maintain mapping of departments in order to track headcount by function and sub-function

Ensure correct mapping of the PeopleSoft HR interface with the budgeting system

Drive standardization, simplification and automation of headcount tracking and reporting

Assist with the financial planning and analysis support of the Corporate and Other segment, such as budgeting, forecasting, monthly actual reporting, variance analysis and explanations, and ad-hoc requests

Provide on-going support in expense monitoring and control

Develop and maintain historical models in order to accurately budget and forecast the various components of Other

Research and explain variances as appropriate

Assist with system changes and drive standardization, simplification and automation of financial reporting

Perform ad-hoc project analysis and respond to questions from senior corporate management on costs and key business drivers

Assist with new system implementations as applicable, including requirements gathering and project management

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton Worldwide has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton Worldwide remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

BA/BS Bachelor’s Degree

A minimum of five (5) years of Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis and/or Other Finance experience

A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience

Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills

Exceptional critical thinking and both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making skills to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and to provide recommendations for optimal solutions

Ability to build financial models to support forecasting, business analysis and financial metric reporting

Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information

Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities

Ability to work independently

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis systems (Essbase or Cognos) with the ability to quickly learn new programs as required

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

MA/MS Master’s Degree

A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience

A minimum of two (2) years of Managerial experience

Financial Planning and Analysis and/or Other Finance managerial experience with a global company

Accounting and/or public accounting experience

Thorough understanding of accounting principles and financial statements

Experience in financial reporting, financial modeling, and cost analysis at Fortune 500 companies

Record of increasing responsibility and demonstrable business impact

Experience in process improvement with demonstrated project experience in financial planning and analysis functions

Comprehensive proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with Peoplesoft, Essbase, and Cognos preferred

Experience in systems implementation, requirements gathering and project management

What benefits will I receive?

Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and, depending upon eligibility, a vacation or Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit. You will instantly have access to our unique benefits such as the Team Member and Family Travel Program, which provides reduced hotel room rates at many of our hotels for you and your family, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners. After 90 days you may enroll in Hilton Worldwide's Health & Welfare benefit plans, depending on eligibility. Hilton Worldwide also offers eligible Team Members a 401K Savings Plan, as well as Employee Assistance and Educational Assistance Programs. We look forward to reviewing with you the specific benefits you would receive as a Hilton Worldwide Team Member. The above information is provided as a highlight of the major benefits offered to most full-time Team Members in the United States. All benefits listed may not be offered at all locations. This is not a summary plan description or official plan document.