Sr Analyst Brands Finance

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide financial support to the Vice President of Brand Finance and the Focus Service Brand teams to identify trends and business drivers that will impact future financial performance. The Team Member will also prepare and analyze financial reports for budget and forecasting purposes; perform ad-hoc business analysis to help manage costs; present financial results and interface one-to-one with senior leadership to achieve business goals.

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 Financial Analyst will prepare and analyze monthly financial performance reports and identify key trends that may impact future spending levels. The Team Member will also prepare variance reports and presentations and present monthly financials to business partners within the brands.

 

Other key priorities are listed below:

• Recommend opportunities as necessary to ensure the brands meet annual expense targets

• Develop financial models using Excel, Hyperion and large datasets to identify areas of financial risk and opportunity

• Develop and maintain monthly forecasts for department projects and plans

• Understand and present business drivers and economics of brand program fee sources

• Prepare monthly program fee rolling forecast reports

• Collaborate with brands on project forecasts to assure accuracy of anticipated and committed spending

• Utilize PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Essbase, and Excel to maintain and build forecast models for accurate and rapid financial forecasts

• Assist and prepare the annual budgets

• Understand departmental cost structures and identify opportunities within budgets to drive efficiency

• Ensure proper fund allocations between departments and billings (to external customers and hotels) are accounted for accurately

• Work with Brands to assure sources and uses of funds are in line to achieve targeted fund balances

• Provide recommendations to improve fund balances as necessary

• Handle ad-hoc inquiries for invoice, check request, billing and expense reports issues

• Investigate and provide feedback on status

• Provide any additional support to GBCS Finance and GBCS functions as determined by the Vice President of Brand Finance or the Vice President of GBCS Finance

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing

• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence in order to motivate and influence others

• Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information

• Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate

• Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems

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

• Ability to collaborate with others and act in an objective manner in order to effectively solve problems and stay on track towards accomplishing goals

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 three (3) years of experience in Analytical roles

• A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience

• Demonstrated ability to interact at all levels of management and effectively present to senior and executive Leadership

• Ability to analyze financial, statistical, and operational data

• Ability to work independently with remote supervision

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

• MA/MS Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics

• A minimum of five (5) years of Analytical experience within Finance

• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of managerial or supervisory experience

• Proficiency with Oracle Smart View, Hyperion Essbase, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Experience working with and/or familiarity with Brand Funds and related financial support provided by Commercial functions

• Familiarity with the franchise model inclusive of various fee funding streams and the rules and regulations surrounding use of each fee stream

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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