Financial Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst will provide forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and ad-hoc analysis to the Finance department of Arsenault . This includes consolidation, reporting and analysis, along with cross-department research and communication of variances and key business drivers and expenses. On a monthly and quarterly basis, the FP&A Analyst will complete a wide range of analyses for the Executive and Ownership teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes for the Corporate and Managed Hotel Division, sending out communications to business partners regarding major updates, generating high level summaries and explaining key variances.
• Understand the details / drivers behind key P&L lines (fees, reimbursed expenses, gross margin, etc.) and make adjustments to reflect updated information.
• Support the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting process for the income statement and balance sheet. Work closely with business partners to solicit inputs and analyze results. Identify business drivers for variances, including changes in trends and/or company plans.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports including analysis of business performance and balance sheet data. Provide ongoing analytical support to influence strategic direction, guide Ownership activities, and inform senior management and Board level discussion.
• Perform quarterly analysis on same store contribution that provides insight on performance and identifies root causes of drivers of profitability.
• Provide technical and social support to the team
• Support other functions within the Shared Services Center as needed

Key Competencies Required

• Technical:
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and planning
• Excellent data visualization skills
• Analytical problem-solving capabilities
• Interpersonal and consultative skills
• Oral and written communication proficiency
• Understanding of Databases and Networks
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and planning
• Behavioral (Leadership)
• Ability to manage performance within a team
• Able to motivate individuals in a positive way to perform to the best of their ability
• Comfortable managing the administrative aspect of leadership along with daily work activities
• Behavioral (Do the Right Thing)
• Treat each other with respect
• Commit to the team
• Be authentic and real
• Communicate openly, honestly, and clearly
• Behavioral (Go Beyond)
• Exceed expectations
• Hold yourself and others accountable
• Continuously improve
• Dig deeper and find ways to succeed

Additional Job Description

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

• Bachelors degree required with demonstrated superior college performance (preferably in an analytical field). MBA or CFA is a plus
• Prefer 3-5 years post college experience (within a hospitality company or within a financial analysis and planning group)
• Strong analytical ability must be able to synthesize data, be able to error check and reconcile own work and be able to design analysis to answer specific questions
• A detail-oriented approach must pay close attention to the details and have the drive to get things right
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, as well as ability to learn multiple new back end software applications. One Stream experience is a plus.
• Ability to cope with pressure and changing priorities
• Trustworthy with confidential financial information
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
• Must thrive in a teamwork setting and have excellent organizational skills