What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis position at Vacatia?
Vacatia is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead financial planning, forecasting, strategic analysis, and capital investment decisions. This role will be instrumental in supporting the company’s vacation ownership expansion, asset acquisitions and dispositions, and M&A activities. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in financial modeling, investment banking, corporate finance, and FP&A, with a strong background in hospitality, real estate, or vacation ownership.
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Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Forecasting:
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes to align with Vacatia's strategic objectives.
- Develop complex financial models to assess operational performance, cost efficiencies, and revenue optimization across resorts and sales centers.
- Analyze key performance indicators (VPG, tour flow, closing rates, RevPAR, CPT) to drive business insights and decision-making.
- Monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and recommend actions to enhance profitability and mitigate risks.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Asset Dispositions:
- Support M&A due diligence, financial valuation, and investment analysis for potential acquisitions and dispositions of vacation ownership assets.
- Build financial models for deal structuring, return on investment (ROI) analysis, and post-acquisition integration planning.
- Collaborate with legal, real estate, and investment teams to evaluate potential resort acquisitions, asset sales, and joint ventures.
- Provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership on capital allocation and investment opportunities.
Strategic Business Partnering & Decision Support:
- Work closely with senior leadership in sales, marketing, resort operations, and development to provide financial insights and business recommendations.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of marketing ROI, sales efficiency, and operational costs to drive profitability.
- Partner with the CFO and executive team on corporate finance initiatives, capital markets strategy, and financial risk management.
- Evaluate timeshare inventory and financing strategies to optimize cash flow and balance sheet performance.
Reporting & Financial Systems Optimization:
- Develop and enhance financial reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to improve transparency and decision-making.
- Prepare financial presentations for executive leadership, board meetings, investors, and lenders.
- Leverage financial systems, ERP platforms, and data analytics tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred).
- Minimum 8 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or real estate finance.
- Strong M&A experience, including financial modeling, due diligence, deal structuring, and asset valuation.
- Expertise in vacation ownership, hospitality, or real estate investment preferred.
- Advanced financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.
- Experience in capital markets and financing structures is a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with timeshare, resort sales, or vacation ownership finance.
- Background in M&A transactions, financial restructuring, and investment due diligence.
This role is a high-impact leadership position offering the opportunity to shape the financial and investment strategy of a growing vacation ownership company. If you have a passion for finance, strategic analysis, and driving business success, we invite you to apply!
