Manager, FP&A - Financial Partnerships

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts•Parsippany, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, FP&A will be a key member of the corporate finance team and provide support for Wyndham's Co-Brand suite of products, including the Barclays Co-Brand Credit Card and Co-Brand Debit Card, and Financial Partnerships. This role is responsible for day-to-day oversight and interactions with the business teams supporting these programs, and linking performance with financial results. The role will support planning, budgeting, financial management and reporting, while also ensuring that financial results align with the latest revenue recognition standards with guidance and oversight from the Director, FP&A. This role will oversee budgets of more than $150m of revenue and $120m of EBITDA on an annual basis. Additionally, this role will partner with the business teams in any strategic efforts to expand consumer and business offerings, either through new partners or through changes associated with the evolution of the program.

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, reporting, and forecasting.
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 ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Hyperion).
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is required.
3-5 years’ progressive experience in financial planning and analysis.
Proven track record of leading financial initiatives and contributing to strategic business decisions within a capital-intensive, customer-focused environment.
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

An MBA or professional certifications such as CPA, are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budget and monthly forecast process, partnering with the business teams to ensure accurate financials are projected and recorded.
Ownership of the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program liability model, which combines operational performance outlooks with current accounting standards to reflect revenues and expenses on the P&L and balance sheet as it relates to Co-Brand products and Financial Partnerships.
Ownership of the co-branded credit card financial model to project the long and short-term performance outlooks and corresponding financial impacts.
Manage the financial close process to ensure that results are accurately recorded, and provide detailed variance analysis where required.
Preparation of business case and ROI analysis for capex and opex projects.
Effectively report results to team members throughout the organization, while having recurring discussions with senior leadership outlining performance and variance drivers.