Position Overview:As the Head of FP&A, you will lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis for our global portfolio of luxury hotels. Your primary mission is to deliver data-driven insights and financial strategies that support business growth, optimize profitability, and uphold the brand’s premium service and guest experience.This is a key leadership role within the finance team, partnering closely with senior leadership, hotel general managers, regional directors, and the corporate finance team to ensure financial performance is aligned with the company’s long-term vision.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Financial PlanningLead the annual budgeting and long-range planning process across the groupDevelop strategic models and scenario analysis to support decision-making on expansion, renovations, and capital investmentsAlign financial plans with broader corporate goals, including brand growth, guest satisfaction, and sustainability targetsForecasting & Performance AnalysisOversee monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processesAnalyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as RevPAR, GOP, ADR, occupancy rates, and food & beverage marginsProvide variance analysis with actionable recommendations for operational improvementsBusiness PartneringAct as a financial advisor to regional heads and hotel GMs to drive P&L performanceSupport commercial teams with financial analysis related to pricing strategies, promotions, and loyalty programsPartner with development teams on new property feasibility studies and ROI modelingReporting & InsightsDeliver timely and insightful management reports for executive leadershipDevelop dashboards and visualizations to communicate financial and operational performanceConsolidate financial data from multiple hotels and regions for group-level reportingTeam Leadership & DevelopmentLead and mentor a high-performing FP&A team (corporate and regional analysts)Foster a culture of analytical excellence and continuous improvementImplement best-in-class FP&A tools, systems, and processes
Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CIMA is a plus10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, preferably in hospitality, luxury retail, or multi-site operationsProven leadership in managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a fast-paced, customer-centric environmentStrong understanding of hotel financial metrics, operations, and performance driversExperience working in or supporting global or regional markets with currency, tax, and regulatory considerations
Skills & Attributes:Strategic thinker with a commercial mindsetAdvanced financial modeling and Excel skills; proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)Familiarity with ERP and hotel PMS systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Opera)Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; comfortable working with C-level executives and hotel operatorsHigh attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger pictureExcellent communication and storytelling skills – able to translate financial data into actionable business insights
