What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at DC Global Talent Inc.?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic FP&A Analyst/Manager to join our finance team at a leading hotel management company. This role will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across a portfolio of full-service and premium-branded hotels. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior leadership, property general managers, and ownership groups to enhance financial performance, maximize profitability, and support strategic growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage financial models, forecasts, and budgets for individual hotel properties and corporate operations.
- Analyze key performance indicators (RevPAR, ADR, GOP, EBITDA, occupancy trends, and flow-through efficiency) to identify opportunities for revenue optimization and cost control.
- Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and growth potential.
- Collaborate with hotel general managers, revenue management teams, and corporate leadership to improve financial performance while maintaining guest satisfaction and brand standards.
- Assist in evaluating the financial feasibility of capital expenditures, renovations, and expansion opportunities for upper-upscale properties.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership, ownership groups, and investors, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Monitor market trends and competitor benchmarks to inform pricing, revenue management, and operational strategies.
- Drive process improvements and automation in financial reporting, budgeting, and data analysis to enhance efficiency.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience in FP&A, hotel finance, or corporate finance, preferably in the upper-upscale hospitality sector.
- Strong understanding of hotel financial statements, STR reports, and brand-specific reporting standards.
- Proficiency in financial software and hotel management systems (Excel, Profitsword BI, Opera, M3, Silverware, ADP, Birchstreet).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work across finance, operations, and executive teams.
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in multi-property financial planning for full-service and premium-branded hotels.
