Manager, Development Finance

Travel + Leisure Co.•Orlando, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Development Finance is responsible for support financial underwriting, valuation, and execution of new development projects, major capital investments, and M&A transactions. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling expertise with commercial judgment and the ability to operate in both long-cycle development projects and fast-paced transaction environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field
Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically, while focusing and executing tactically to ensure successful and timely outcomes.
Proven mastery of progressive financial modeling and valuation methodologies as well as sound general financial management practices.
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with an ability to establish and maintain value added relationships at all levels of the organization.
Detail oriented and process focused with evidence of driving measurable results within established timelines.
Ability to understand the business drivers behind the financial statements and how they affect financial performance.
The ability to work as a business partner is critical
Strong presentation and communication skills
Solid business acumen and judgment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and deliver on deadlines
Must be able to handle multiple competing priorities
Expertise with Excel. Advanced financial modeling and valuation experience
Ability to create systematic, sustainable reporting.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
5-8 years’ experience, with particular expertise in development finance, corporate development, investment banking, private equity or related fields.
Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise
Experience supporting M&A transactions
Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Hospitality, timeshare industry experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Build and maintain detailed financial models for new development projects and large capital investments. Develop pro-formas including timing of spend, operating assumptions and sensitivity analysis.
Build and maintain detailed financial models in support of evaluation and execution of acquisitions, divestitures and strategic partnerships. Support financial due diligence and coordinate information requests. Assist in data room management and tracking.
Partner with cross functional team to refine assumptions and identify risks. Track development pipeline returns vs original underwriting assumptions.
Support investment committee materials and board presentations. Provide scenario analysis and decision support for long term growth strategy.
Performs other duties/ad-hoc analysis as needed.