Corporate FP&A Manager

Choice Hotels International • North Bethesda, MD

20h

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Corporate FP&A Manager supports the orchestration and consolidation of the enterprise-level annual budget and forecast and prepares high-quality analysis for senior leaders, including materials for review by the VP of FP&A, CFO, CEO and the Board of Directors. This role impacts business performance through rigorous financial modeling and analytics, standardized processes, and strong collaboration to create financial plans that align with strategic and operational plans. This role is highly visible and hands-on, balancing strategic analysis with detailed execution and ownership of deliverables.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Enterprise-Level Consolidated Financial Planning Prepares financial analysis leveraged during the execution of the annual enterprise-level budget and quarterly/monthly forecasts Prepares forecast/close instructions, process / system information, upcoming deadlines, and clear guidelines and parameters to ensure processes are met in a timely manner and adhere to quality standards. Support the preparation and execution of the annual risk mitigation plan that ensure annual targets are met across the company Prepares materials to create financial grids used for the management incentive plan and consolidates the performance vs. actuals for those metrics Prepares consolidated materials for finance functions such as tax or accounting (forecast used for tax provisions, accrual for bonuses, etc.) Enterprise Level Financial Analysis Prepares materials for the monthly pre-close and close variance analysis, identifying key drivers of change Delivers monthly enterprise-level financial analysis on performance vs. actuals, identify trends and financial modeling/analytics to advise VP of FP&A on areas of risk opportunities Identifies variances between plan of record and actuals and reaches out to relevant financial or operational stakeholders to articulate the story behind the numbers at the enterprise level, while mastering enough of the underlying functional data to explain high level drivers of functional businesses. Support the preparation of materials for Board of Directors, Executive Meetings and strategic discussions. Supports the roadmap for financial systems enhancement, helping to gather requests from the rest of FP&A and consolidating for prioritization. Identifies AI use cases for FP&A consolidation and variance analysis. Prepares enterprise level presentations used in executive offsites / leadership meetings Prepares analysis and reporting leveraged by the Investor Relations, including the formulation of data-driven, informed, concise answers to the Q&A on a quarterly basis, leveraging understanding of the business and tapping into the relevant FP&A functions when appropriate. Special projects financial analysis Provide financial analysis for the following type of projects: FP&A support for M&A, including synergies coordination, integration into the financials etc. Enterprise-wide workforce planning projects Large corporate finance changes for the company Ancillary opportunities, Business divestitures and reorganizations, Confidential projects

Requirements

• 4+ years with financial analysis and financial or strategic planning experience, preferably with hospitality industry experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel (financial modeling techniques) -Ability to manage large amounts of data and present findings in a clear and concise way
• Experience using and managing CPM tools; experience with Oracle Fusion/Smart View a plus
• General Knowledge of FASB and SEC requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, tax reporting and accounting practices
• Ability to communicate and explain complex financial issues to non-financial professionals and to interact well with all levels within the organization
• High degree of analytical capability, with proven experience developing best-in-class financial models and leveraging analysis to influence decision-making
• Ability to take on small to medium projects and own their delivery
• Ability to assess a situation and make decisions even when time is critical and data incomplete
• Excellent business-savvy with a consultative approach; ability to collaborate with senior leaders across organizational lines
• Self-motivated to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial analysis leveraged during the execution of the annual enterprise-level budget and quarterly/monthly forecasts
• Prepares forecast/close instructions, process / system information, upcoming deadlines, and clear guidelines and parameters to ensure processes are met in a timely manner and adhere to quality standards.
• Support the preparation and execution of the annual risk mitigation plan that ensure annual targets are met across the company
• Prepares materials to create financial grids used for the management incentive plan and consolidates the performance vs. actuals for those metrics
• Prepares consolidated materials for finance functions such as tax or accounting (forecast used for tax provisions, accrual for bonuses, etc.)
• Prepares materials for the monthly pre-close and close variance analysis, identifying key drivers of change
• Delivers monthly enterprise-level financial analysis on performance vs. actuals, identify trends and financial modeling/analytics to advise VP of FP&A on areas of risk opportunities
• Identifies variances between plan of record and actuals and reaches out to relevant financial or operational stakeholders to articulate the story behind the numbers at the enterprise level, while mastering enough of the underlying functional data to explain high level drivers of functional businesses.
• Support the preparation of materials for Board of Directors, Executive Meetings and strategic discussions.
• Supports the roadmap for financial systems enhancement, helping to gather requests from the rest of FP&A and consolidating for prioritization.
• Identifies AI use cases for FP&A consolidation and variance analysis.
• Prepares enterprise level presentations used in executive offsites / leadership meetings
• Prepares analysis and reporting leveraged by the Investor Relations, including the formulation of data-driven, informed, concise answers to the Q&A on a quarterly basis, leveraging understanding of the business and tapping into the relevant FP&A functions when appropriate.
• Provide financial analysis for the following type of projects: FP&A support for M&A, including synergies coordination, integration into the financials etc. Enterprise-wide workforce planning projects Large corporate finance changes for the company Ancillary opportunities, Business divestitures and reorganizations, Confidential projects

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager