Manager FP&A - Cash Flow

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts•Parsippany, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Manager FP&A - Cash Flow to join their team. This role is integral to the Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting process, providing support to Senior Leadership. The position will own the coordination and preparation of the forecasted Cash Flow and Capital Planning, including engaging with leadership and key stakeholders to understand long-term organizational implications. The role also involves preparing necessary financial reporting on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, analyzing financial statements and results for internal and external communication, and assisting in preparing analyses and standard reports for Finance management and various corporate groups.

Requirements

Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace while not sacrificing accuracy.
Capability to meet tight deadlines set by corporate and department heads.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing requests, and be able to prioritize work.
Capability to work and complete tasks without continuous supervision.
Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong understanding of hospitality-specific KPIs such as ADR, RevPAR, and occupancy rates.
Proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data, providing actionable insights to drive revenue growth and cost optimization within the hospitality sector.
Experience in using revenue management software and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) specific to the hospitality industry, along with advanced proficiency in Excel and business intelligence tools like Power BI or Tableau.
Strong leadership skills, with a track record of managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with operations, sales, and marketing to align financial strategies with overall business objectives.
In-depth knowledge of market trends, competitive analysis, and risk management within the hospitality industry, with the ability to contribute to strategic planning and capital expenditure decisions.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is required.
3-5 years’ progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3 years in the hospitality industry or a closely related field.
Proven track record of leading financial initiatives and contributing to strategic business decisions within a capital-intensive, customer-focused environment.
Extensive experience with financial systems and tools, including ERP platforms like Oracle or Hyperion, and advanced Excel skills for complex financial modeling and data analysis.
Experience in collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, with the ability to present financial insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

MBA or professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or CFA are highly preferred.
Prior experience managing direct reports preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordination and preparation of the forecasted cash flow model.
Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting deliverables to finance management and Executive Committee including CFO and CEO Monthly Package Reporting.
Manage the preparation of monthly interest expense forecasts, foreign exchange analysis, and balance sheet FX exposure assessments.
Coordinating Finance Business Review process with regards to coordinating meetings and maintaining documentation.
Lead and coordinate SPAR financial aggregation and work with project managers and business partners to facilitate business case development.
Track project financial readouts and ensure capital forecast is tracking towards expectations.
Preparation of ad hoc analysis ranging from collection analysis to operating statistics.
Directly manage and mentor two analysts, providing guidance, performance feedback, and opportunities for professional development.
Oversee the day-to-day tasks of the senior analysts, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, data analysis, and adherence to deadlines.
Foster a collaborative work environment, encouraging the senior analysts to contribute ideas and actively participate in team projects and strategic discussions.
Conduct regular variance analysis, identifying and explaining deviations between actual results and forecasts.