Senior Financial Analyst- Business Support

The Senior Analyst for Financial Analysis and Business Support will primarily conduct financial analysis and provide project support on hotel financial operations for key constituencies including the Regional Vice President of Finance, Area Vice Presidents of Operations and property level staff.

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 Senior Analyst for Financial Analysis and Business Support will support the Financial Analysis and Business Support Group (FABS Group) in achieving high levels of performance and value creation activities through reflection of group characteristics and support of key activities. The Team Member will proactively engage with the Finance Operations team in monitoring the progress of hotels in achieving the organization's stated goals.

 

Other key priorities are listed below:

• Evaluate the efficiency of hotel finance processes and identify opportunities for improvement

• Plan, organize and direct corrective actions to be taken as a result of financial and operational analysis

• Responsible for consolidating reporting for the hotel division

• Responsible for financial and analytical review with an emphasis on monitoring strategic objectives and value creation

• Responsible for the consolidation of financial data from annual hotel plans (capital budget, operating budget and business plan)

• Responsible for the consolidation and preparation of advance projections (monthly, rolling projection, etc.)

• Gather appropriate data or information from all relevant sources (Essbase, Hyperion Planning, field Directors of Finance and Controllers, the Operations Finance team Site, surveys etc.)

• Analyze data or information by identifying the key metrics used by the Americas Operations team

• Create and/or maintain ad-hoc models for analyzing data

• Create mathematical or statistical diagrams and charts for analyzing data

• Generate reports for distribution to Executive leadership, the Vice Presidents of Finance, Area Vice Presidents of Operations and property level staff

• Develop and maintain Americas daily, weekly and month end reporting

• Use Essbase and Hyperion systems and applications to enter data and/or process information

• Collaborate with Operations Finance and Americas Operations teams to establish specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish project and department goals

• Examine the needs and concerns of hotel finance leaders to determine opportunities or problem areas and provide feedback in the improved reporting tools

• Communicate with the Financial Analysis and Business Support team and provide them information relevant to the business needs

• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with other corporate finance groups

• Research and respond to information requests from internal departments and management

• Ensure timely customer satisfaction (external and internal) on inquiries and requests

• Keep up to date on all financial systems

• Work with Corporate Finance in coordinating accounting changes and variances within the various platforms

• Attend Corporate and Operations Finance meetings as required

• Assist in special projects as required

• Report actions taken or procedural changes necessary to prevent recurrence

• Assist Corporate Finance and hotel Directors of Finance and Controllers with financial issues and irregularities

• Recommend and help implement appropriate corrective actions

• 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 combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions even among seemingly unrelated events

• Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex analytical topics to a wide audience who may or may not be familiar with analytics or the subject matter

• Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information

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

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 professional experience

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in Analytical roles

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required

• Ability to provide specific examples of being innovative by creating new analysis, spreadsheets, or reporting tools in a previous work and/or class environment

• Ability to travel as required

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

• MA/MS Master's Degree in Finance

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience presenting key findings and key analysis to executive leadership

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in various financial systems

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience analyzing and interpreting financial data including variance analysis, ratio analysis, margin analysis and key performance indicators

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in Financial Operations roles

• Hospitality industry experience preferred

• In-depth knowledge of Hyperion, Essbase, and PeopleSoft

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-team 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.

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