Financial Analyst Program - Design & Construction
About The Position
The Financial Analyst Program is a three-year program at RLJ Lodging Trust, providing extensive on-the-job training, mentorship, and project opportunities. In the Design and Construction team, the analyst provides business-needs-based analytical support and works with Finance, Project Management, and other departments to identify opportunities for efficiency and profitability. The role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and project evaluations, and presents findings and recommendations to senior-level management. The program describes defined milestones, regular feedback, and potential for full-time placement upon successful completion.
Requirements
- Recent graduate from the Class of 2026 or student expected to graduate by May 2027 with a bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience with complex modeling, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting of business impacts and trends.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize findings clearly.
- Interest in real estate investment, hospitality operations, and portfolio performance management.
Responsibilities
- Develop analytical tools to assess construction project viability and operating forecasts.
- Review and summarize data comparing actual project performance with budgets and forecasts.
- Create financial models to evaluate investment returns on construction projects.
- Assist with market research, due diligence, and project closeout activities.
- Reconcile project data for financial planning and reporting.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to monitor ongoing renovation and maintenance projects.
- Analyze and identify opportunities for efficiency and profitability in collaboration with Finance, Project Management, and other departments.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting, and project evaluations.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior-level management.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus, including an annual cash bonus of up to 10% and an incentive cash bonus upon successful program completion.
- Comprehensive health and wellness coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match; a Roth option is also mentioned.
- Transit or parking benefits.
- Discounted gym or health club membership.
- Franchisor hotel discounts.
- Annual professional development stipend.
- Training and development.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Free food and snacks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
