Manager - Hotel Finance Services at IHG Career

Gurgaon, haryana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Communication Skills, Relationship Management, Negotiation Skills, Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Analytical Tools, Performance Measures, Project Support, Mentoring

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Role Purpose Provide financial, analytical and business planning support and advice to assigned business units (in Global Support Functions – Global Finance, Global HR, Global Corporate Services) to ensure their success in implementing the Company’s and their functional strategic priorities. Provide short-term and long-term financial and business analyses to support the linkage of assigned business units to the Company’s objectives. Work with senior management (up to SVP and VP level) to develop, support, and present business plans that drive results. Identify opportunities for improvement, gain buy-in from senior management, and implement changes to financial planning and reporting processes as needed. Key Accountabilities Provide project support to assigned business unit(s), including work-planning, research, analysis, presentation development and implementation support to address current operating issues, structures or policies. Analyse operating, forecast and budget information for issues of concern regarding trends, competitive position, performance against strategic or tactical expectations, impact of changes in business environment, etc. Develop and utilize analytical tools to highlight critical concerns, and make appropriate recommendations based on findings. Summarize/prepare data for use in presentations to top management. Identify potential areas of opportunity for increased return on investment or efficiency of strategic planning/forecasting processes. Work with key executives (up to EVP, SVP, VP level) in assigned business units to develop business plans and to coordinate budget issues with appropriate financial planning staff. Develop appropriate performance and benchmark measures for global support functions. Work with executive staff in assigned business units to establish target performance levels and strategies for ongoing improvement of quality and efficiency. Establish efficient financial planning and reporting processes. Provide report information, project tracking, and related data to senior management as needed or requested. May lead and review the work of less experienced staff by providing mentoring, technical guidance and/or training in daily activities. Key Skills & Experiences Education – Accounting qualification, Bachelor’s degree in Finance preferred, Business, Accounting, Economics or a related field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Experience – 5+ years progressive work-related experience in financial planning and analysis or management accounting, with demonstrated mastery of technical and business knowledge and understanding of multiple disciplines/processes related to the position. Work experience should include primary emphasis on management accounting, including business plan development and budgeting. Technical skills and Knowledge – Demonstrated financial and business analysis skills, and demonstrated ability to analyze operating, forecast, and budget information. Demonstrated ability to use the results of analysis to make effective strategic decisions Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing information to clients, vendors and/or staff. Must be able to work effectively with senior managers, possess strong relationship management skills, and well-developed negotiating and persuading abilities. Demonstrated knowledge of financial statements, financial principles and the ability to convert them to use in the hotel industry. Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated Hyperion Essbase or Enterprise, or similar consolidation/reporting system experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated PeopleSoft, or similar ERP system experience preferred. At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey? Who we are At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG. Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love. We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing financial and analytical support to business units to align with company objectives and improve financial planning processes. It includes developing business plans and coordinating budget issues with senior management.