JOB SUMMARY:
The Corporate FP&A Manager supports the orchestration and consolidation of the enterprise-level annual budget and forecast and prepares high-quality analysis for senior leaders, including materials for review by the VP of FP&A, CFO, CEO and the Board of Directors. This role impacts business performance through rigorous financial modeling and analytics, standardized processes, and strong collaboration to create financial plans that align with strategic and operational plans. This role is highly visible and hands-on, balancing strategic analysis with detailed execution and ownership of deliverables.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enterprise-Level Consolidated Financial Planning
Prepares financial analysis leveraged during the execution of the annual enterprise-level budget and quarterly/monthly forecasts
Prepares forecast/close instructions, process / system information, upcoming deadlines, and clear guidelines and parameters to ensure processes are met in a timely manner and adhere to quality standards.
Support the preparation and execution of the annual risk mitigation plan that ensure annual targets are met across the company
Prepares materials to create financial grids used for the management incentive plan and consolidates the performance vs. actuals for those metrics
Prepares consolidated materials for finance functions such as tax or accounting (forecast used for tax provisions, accrual for bonuses, etc.)
Enterprise Level Financial Analysis
Prepares materials for the monthly pre-close and close variance analysis, identifying key drivers of change
Delivers monthly enterprise-level financial analysis on performance vs. actuals, identify trends and financial modeling/analytics to advise VP of FP&A on areas of risk opportunities
Identifies variances between plan of record and actuals and reaches out to relevant financial or operational stakeholders to articulate the story behind the numbers at the enterprise level, while mastering enough of the underlying functional data to explain high level drivers of functional businesses.
Support the preparation of materials for Board of Directors, Executive Meetings and strategic discussions.
Supports the roadmap for financial systems enhancement, helping to gather requests from the rest of FP&A and consolidating for prioritization.
Identifies AI use cases for FP&A consolidation and variance analysis.
Prepares enterprise level presentations used in executive offsites / leadership meetings
Prepares analysis and reporting leveraged by the Investor Relations, including the formulation of data-driven, informed, concise answers to the Q&A on a quarterly basis, leveraging understanding of the business and tapping into the relevant FP&A functions when appropriate.
Special projects financial analysis
Provide financial analysis for the following @type of projects:
FP&A support for M&A, including synergies coordination, integration into the financials etc.
Enterprise-wide workforce planning projects
Large corporate finance changes for the company
Ancillary opportunities, Business divestitures and reorganizations, Confidential projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
Employment Experience
4+ years with financial analysis and financial or strategic planning experience, preferably with hospitality industry experience
Technical Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel (financial modeling techniques) -Ability to manage large amounts of data and present findings in a clear and concise way
Experience using and managing CPM tools; experience with Oracle Fusion/Smart View a plus
General Knowledge of FASB and SEC requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, tax reporting and accounting practices
Ability to communicate and explain complex financial issues to non-financial professionals and to interact well with all levels within the organization
High degree of analytical capability, with proven experience developing best-in-class financial models and leveraging analysis to influence decision-making
Additional Skills & Competencies
Ability to take on small to medium projects and own their delivery
Ability to assess a situation and make decisions even when time is critical and data incomplete
Excellent business-savvy with a consultative approach; ability to collaborate with senior leaders across organizational lines
Self-motivated to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $115,000 annually. In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice's Management Incentive Plan (MIP).
The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, qualifications, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:
Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
Employee recognition programs
Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide
About Choice
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We're the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves - the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur - because that's who we are, too.
At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today - for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward - giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.
Our corporate office locations:
North Bethesda, MD - Located at Pike & Rose (https://pikeandrose.com/) , our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.
Scottsdale, AZ - Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.
Minneapolis, MN - Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown.
Field/Remote - Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.
Choice's Cultural Values
Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity
Choice's Leadership Principles
Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver
