Senior Financial Analyst, Acquisitions and Business Development

Davidson Hospitality Group•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the Senior Financial Analyst at Davidson Hospitality Group is to assist in the evaluation of hotel investments (Acquisitions, Management Takeovers, New Developments, and Saves), with a specific focus in leading investment analysis/valuation, property-specific underwriting, market research and analysis, site inspections and property tours, and preparation of investment materials for internal and external clients. As necessary, the Senior Financial Analyst will assist in strategy planning and preparation of written proposals and participate in live presentations. Working hand-in-hand with senior management, the Senior Financial Analyst will also help to ensure the investment thesis for each asset in the Davidson Portfolio translates into actionable investment and operating strategies. The Senior Financial Analyst will also serve as a leader within the Analytical Team, supporting and developing junior analysts alongside senior leadership. As a Senior Financial Analyst at a fully integrated hotel operations and investment platform, they will also contribute to the team’s investment management and FP&A responsibilities. This will include conducting analyses and evaluating value-add opportunities on Davidson’s existing portfolio to maximize operational performance and investment value, and working directly with c-suite and senior executives on corporate strategy and finance activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Hospitality, Real Estate and/or Finance
Experience and/or course workload must consist of Excel and financial modeling
Relevant work/internship experience with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in Hospitality, Real Estate, Finance, or other applicable areas
Basic knowledge of hospitality real estate markets, including operations, debt/equity structures and exhibits familiarity with real estate terminology
Ability to think critically
Keen attention to detail
Highly developed organizational and analytical skills
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time or more depending on current business activity
Ability to re-locate to Atlanta, GA and work in the corporate office 3 – 5 days per week
Ability to manage a heavy workload and prioritize appropriately
Ability to work well and collaborate with others as well as be self-directed and independent to achieve project deadlines
Ability to identify opportunities to create/improve existing models and analyst practices
Business writing ability
Strong computer skills: Excel (modeling and analysis), PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, online research tools

Responsibilities

Lead investment analysis/valuation
Property-specific underwriting
Market research and analysis
Site inspections and property tours
Preparation of investment materials for internal and external clients
Assist in strategy planning and preparation of written proposals
Participate in live presentations
Ensure the investment thesis for each asset in the Davidson Portfolio translates into actionable investment and operating strategies
Serve as a leader within the Analytical Team, supporting and developing junior analysts alongside senior leadership
Conduct analyses and evaluate value-add opportunities on Davidson’s existing portfolio to maximize operational performance and investment value
Work directly with c-suite and senior executives on corporate strategy and finance activities