Description:
The Opportunity
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Senior Analyst to join our Finance Evolution Team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Finance team, where you'll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections with colleagues, customers, and guests across the organization.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines canopen the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
What sets us apart is our purpose-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family.Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We're proud to have earned a place on Fortune's prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
· Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
· Flexible work schedule
· Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
· A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
· Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
The Senior Analyst, Finance Evolution, will play a critical role in advancing Hyatt's Finance Evolution agenda at the Corporate Office by driving thoughtful, creative, and scalable innovation. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities to modernize finance processes, eliminate low-value manual work, and enable colleagues to focus on higher-value, insight-driven activities that improve decision-making, reduce costs, and enhance hotel-level profitability-ultimately increasing the long-term value of Hyatt's portfolio.
This position serves as a bridge between Finance and Technology, translating business needs into sustainable, well-governed solutions while championing an enterprise-wide "Evolution Mindset."
-Translate identified business needs into clear technical requirements; design, develop, deploy, and support transformative solutions including dashboards, scorecards, and automated workflows
Perform advanced data manipulation and analysis using appropriate tools and platforms such as Alteryx, Tableau, Snowflake, Smartsheet, Power BI, RPA, SAS, SQL, and related data management technologies
-Estimate project scope, effort, and resource requirements; manage timelines and provide clear, regular status updates to stakeholders
-Plan, schedule, and facilitate design and working sessions with Finance leaders and key business partners
-Partner closely with IT and enabling functions (e.g., Financial Systems, ServiceNow, Data & Analytics) to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and best-in-class
Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and innovative approaches that drive process efficiency, cost reduction, and cost avoidance
-Maintain a global mindset by designing solutions and knowledge assets that can be shared, reused, and scaled across regions and teams worldwide
-Develop and deliver training, documentation, and post-implementation monitoring to ensure adoption, compliance, and sustained value realization
-Actively encourage adoption of new tools and processes, influencing and supporting colleagues who may be hesitant to change and reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Qualifications:
Experience Required:
-Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field
-3 years of progressive experience in Finance, Analytics, Process Improvement, or a related function
-Demonstrated ability to translate business and finance requirements into analytical, data-driven, or automated solutions
-Comfort working with large, complex datasets and navigating enterprise data environments
Experience Preferred:
· Strong working knowledge of core finance and accounting processes (e.g., P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, reporting, controls)
· Hands-on experience with modern analytics and automation tools, such as:
o Alteryx (strongly preferred) or similar no-code/low-code automation platforms
o Power BI, Tableau, ThoughtSpot, or similar for data visualization and self-service analytics
o Snowflake or similar cloud data platforms , including querying and understanding data structures
o Smartsheet or comparable workflow/project management tools
· Fluent in Spanish is a plus
· Hospitality and/or shared services experience is a plus
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We'd love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
The salary range for this position is $ $78,500 ,000 to $105,000. This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards and an annual bonus.
The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.
We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.
Primary Location: US-IL-Chicago
Organization: Hyatt Corporate Office
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Finance
Req ID: CHI015102
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.
