Senior Manager, FP&A

IHG•Atlanta, GA

30d•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Your day to day Monitor trading results and key performance indicators including RevPAR, RGI, and Weighted Segments for the AMER region. Collaborate with the Commercial Team to analyze performance, identify emerging trends, and advise leadership on current risks, including those arising from macroeconomic factors and market segmentation Prepare, deliver, and present a variety of financial materials, including quarterly investor relations decks, business forecasts, monthly RevPAR forecasts, and ad hoc analyses. Ensure all presentations and reports are tailored to the needs of key stakeholders such as the regional leadership team, Investor Relations, and other critical groups, and effectively communicate financial analysis, business performance, and strategic insights Lead and continuously improve the region’s financial planning processes, including the development of trading forecasts, budgets, and ad hoc reporting. Integrate input from non-financial activities and cross-functional teams to enhance forecasting accuracy and business alignment Ensure strict alignment with the Comparability Global Standard policy by maintaining accurate and consistent financial reporting for RevPAR and RGI. Accurately reflect hotel status changes including new openings, renovations, and non-discretionary events in all reports, in compliance with policy requirements and annual review processes Support the FDD (Financial Disclosure Documents) process for trading, ensuring comprehensive analysis and accurate reporting Execute special research and analysis projects addressing current macroeconomic issues, business strategies, or operational challenges. Work closely with other departments and critical staff functions to provide consistent data, robust forecasting assumptions, and actionable recommendations Collaborate closely with the Competitor Intelligence team to analyze IHG’s performance relative to industry benchmarks, identifying trends and insights that inform strategic financial planning and decision-making Coach and develop team members by providing ongoing feedback, managing performance, and supporting professional growth. Oversee recruitment, assessment, disciplinary actions, and documentation of performance, and act as an advisor to staff to help meet established schedules and resolve technical or operational problems Ensure compliance with all current accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls as well as company policies, laws, rules, and regulations. Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness of financial operations and reporting

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to assess and understand a variety of internal and external economic and financial issues impacting the business, analyze data, forecast future business trends, and develop effective financial plans based on business assessments.
Proven experience in leading and developing people.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to address all levels within the organization and gain consensus.
Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft, Tableau, or similar financial software for financial reporting, analysis, and presentation.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel is required.
In-depth knowledge of finance, budgeting, and accounting processes and regulations, as well as capital projects management standards, techniques, and US GAAP regulations and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to scope projects, develop actionable plans, influence others, present convincing arguments, and manage conflicting viewpoints.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor trading results and key performance indicators including RevPAR, RGI, and Weighted Segments for the AMER region.
Collaborate with the Commercial Team to analyze performance, identify emerging trends, and advise leadership on current risks, including those arising from macroeconomic factors and market segmentation
Prepare, deliver, and present a variety of financial materials, including quarterly investor relations decks, business forecasts, monthly RevPAR forecasts, and ad hoc analyses.
Ensure all presentations and reports are tailored to the needs of key stakeholders such as the regional leadership team, Investor Relations, and other critical groups, and effectively communicate financial analysis, business performance, and strategic insights
Lead and continuously improve the region’s financial planning processes, including the development of trading forecasts, budgets, and ad hoc reporting.
Integrate input from non-financial activities and cross-functional teams to enhance forecasting accuracy and business alignment
Ensure strict alignment with the Comparability Global Standard policy by maintaining accurate and consistent financial reporting for RevPAR and RGI.
Accurately reflect hotel status changes including new openings, renovations, and non-discretionary events in all reports, in compliance with policy requirements and annual review processes
Support the FDD (Financial Disclosure Documents) process for trading, ensuring comprehensive analysis and accurate reporting
Execute special research and analysis projects addressing current macroeconomic issues, business strategies, or operational challenges.
Work closely with other departments and critical staff functions to provide consistent data, robust forecasting assumptions, and actionable recommendations
Collaborate closely with the Competitor Intelligence team to analyze IHG’s performance relative to industry benchmarks, identifying trends and insights that inform strategic financial planning and decision-making
Coach and develop team members by providing ongoing feedback, managing performance, and supporting professional growth.
Oversee recruitment, assessment, disciplinary actions, and documentation of performance, and act as an advisor to staff to help meet established schedules and resolve technical or operational problems
Ensure compliance with all current accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls as well as company policies, laws, rules, and regulations.
Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness of financial operations and reporting