Manager, Finance Business Partnering, Upscale Brands - Full-time / Part-time

Do you see yourself as the Manager, Finance Business Partner?

What's your passion? Whether you'reinto tennis, shopping or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG weemploy people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs asthey do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everythingthey do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly andprofessional team.

IHGAmericas' Regional Corporate Office is centrally located at the beautifulRavinia Complex just outside Atlanta's Perimeter (I-285), offering a convenientcommute from all areas of Metro Atlanta. In addition to being easily accessiblefrom all major highways, the complex provides a free shuttle service betweenthe office, the nearby Perimeter Mall and MARTA train station for alternativecommuting options during business hours. Our office complex offers manyamenities and personal conveniences, including and on-site dry cleaner, privatehealth club, wellness center and restaurants. Atlanta, situated near the NorthGeorgia Mountains, has something for everyone, world class educationalinstitutions, interactive venues, historical sites, beautiful performing artsfacilities, professional sports teams – Braves, Falcons, and Hawks, and is hometo unique venues including CNN, the Georgia Aquarium, The King Center, World ofCoca-Cola, The Carter Center, High Museum of Art, and Zoo Atlanta.

Job summary

The Manager, Finance Business Partnering for Upscale Brands leadsfinance support for IHG's Marketing campaigns, brand programs and strategicinitiatives for Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts,Hotel Indigo, and Even Hotels. Working on projects ranging fromnew brand launches, evaluation of marketing campaign ROI, financial return ofin-hotel programs and guest promotions, the Manager is a critical partner tothe commercial teams. In addition to leading projects, this role will becollaborate with a team of analysts providing day-to-day reporting and analyticalsupport for Marketing in IHG's Center of Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the development of the business strategy and learn to challenge priorities
• Create business cases to support strategic resource allocation decisions (MEC/ROC)
• Evaluate longer term cost and revenue optimization opportunities
• Perform tactical interventions with the business to close gaps versus plan and achieve project delivery
• Enhance commercial acumen by proactively engaging with business counterparts to understand business drivers and industry / competitive challenges
• Support (3 year) the strategic planning process, formal budget review process and quarterly forecast review process
• Review monthly / quarterly financial performance reports and commentary of high value business areas including transparency of risks and opportunities
• Assist ROC decision making applying knowledge from consolidating / analyzing risks and opportunities
• Identify improvement opportunities by bench marking performance within / across regions

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experiencein business, finance or related field required. Master's Degree or equivalent work experience in business, finance orrelated field preferred

Experience

• 5 yearsof experience in Finance, Strategy, Business or related fields with proventrack record

TechnicalKnowledge and Experience

• Experienceleading cross-functional teams, driving change, and challenging &communicating with senior leadership in a complex matrix organization
• Strongrelationship management, verbal and written communication, and strategicthinking & analytical skills required
• Abilityto challenge the status quo, and have courage / conviction to 'do the rightthing'
• Abilityto see the big picture, but possessing strong analytical / technical skills
• Ability to sustain high impact, trusted relationships
• Able to drive complex system process and culturalchange
• Ability to see connections between financial levers,anticipate un-intended consequences and spot commercial opportunities
• Able to facilitate innovative approaches based onexternal thinking
• Strong technical skills (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)

In return we'llgive you a competitive financial and benefits package which can includehealthcare and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and a matched401(k) program. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as thechance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give youthe room to be yourself.

You must have the legal right towork in this country

So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to IHG and we'll make sure you'll have room to be yourself.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans